MY WELL BEING

Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal weel being) where do you rate your A: physical well being B. spiritual well being C: psychological well being My physical well being I would rate a 9. I typically work out and/or teach group fitness classes six days a week for a minimum of one hour. I also incorporate yoga/tai chi/pilates twice a week into my fitness routine. My spiritual well being I would rate 7. I am a Christian believer, however, I do not attend church to get the word of God as often as I should. I wasn't raised in church but I was raised to believe in God so I do not fully understand the bible as I should. My psychological well being I would rate a 6. I am going through some tough perosnal times and it is extremely difficult to maintain my life as it is. Between my family, work, school, fitness, etc. I'm burning both ends of the rope with nothing much left to give. Exercising helps me release the aggression I'm feeling but I am in the process of restructuring my life. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological). Physical: My goal is to incorporate running into my weekly workout routine Spiritual: To connect on a deeper level with God and read the entire bible from beginning to end. Psychological: By restructuring my life I have to start over. One day at a time. I am working to create a better life for my family. What activities or exercises can you implement in your life to assist in moving towards each goals? Definitely add yoga or meditation to my routine. That has helped tremendously. Taking more walks and listening to nature is also something I can implement. It helps me focus and have clarity on which directions I should take in life.

MY DRIVE

I took a trip to Georgia this weekend to visit family and every time I visit I come back home feeling some type of way.  I have this "something" inside of me that is not fulfilled.  My life is very chaotic, I have two degrees and I am working on a third, yet my job doesn't pay me my worth.  I am not happy with my job but I am thankful I HAVE a job.  I struggle daily with which direction my life should go in.  It is time for me to make some serious changes but I sometimes feel as if I've isolated myself from people because it's the only way I deal with emotions.  I wonder if I should move to Georgia but the majority of my family is here in AL.  I'm afraid of the unknown but I feel like I would have more opportunities in GA.  I guess I am just lost.  However, as I was riding to GA with my children I felt a sense of calm come over me on the drive. On the way back it was a sense of dread which is so crazy. My reflection was where my life was was and where I wanted to it to be.  I have so much potential but I think I need help..push..or someone in my corner saying GO FOR IT!!!!  I don't have that.  However, I am a patient person.  As I wait to be shown the sign I look at my two beautiful boys and they are the reason I decided to go back to school. I will NOT give up.  I will NOT give up.  They are my drive.  They are my motivation.  What is your motivation?

Ash

Challenges of the day

Today I woke up with more energy than I've had in the past few days.  I am always on the go.  I did my typical quick morning prayer, got on facebook, got my kids up, warmed up breakfast and shoved them out of the door.  The only "me" time I have is the few minutes  I spend getting ready for work and driving in.  All I could think about is I should be more grateful but I really hate going to work.  The energy is wrong, everybody wants to be the boss.  I deal with it by checking out mentally.   I go in...look at my watch and start counting down until it's time to go.  I had an epiphany one day while sitting at my desk. I need a change.  A new career, a new sense of purpose, something to keep me from sinking mentally.  Baby steps but  I will get there.  Thank God for exercise!  It's my stress reliever.  I rid myself of the emotional toxins that invade my body daily with exercise.

Don't knock it till you try it!!!

Ash

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