Today I read a post by a fellow blogger who wrote about her experience with a trainer who, at the end of each day would ask her if she was doing her best. She talked about how, on a scale of one to ten, she really couldn't say that she was delivering a ten (being the maximum capacity or very best she could do) in any aspect of her life. Not as an employee, not in fitness, not in regards to how she treated the man in her life, and not how she treated herself. And I have to agree.
When I go for a walk and set a goal for 30 minutes, there are many times where I get bored or tired and think how 27 minutes is just as good. But it's not. Or when I get my mind set on counting calories and then it comes time to do so... And I just hate doing it so I promise to just be conscientious of what I eat.
This is true in other aspects of my life too. When I work in my office I know if I focused on the tasks at hand I could be even more productive than I am when I'm only half trying.
Or when a special someone comes to see me and I am tired so I allow myself a nap instead of cherishing the time that we have together.
It's true with school, too. I can get acceptable grades like a B without trying very hard in some subjects. But if I'm honest, this isn't my best. If I tried my best, I am capable of A's.
So how do I start really trying my best? Do I just go hardcore at everything at once? No, that'll lead to burnout. Instead, I think one of the most important parts of doing and being our best is deciding what matters most to us.
For instance, I am not happy with certain parts of my life. I don't like that I don't meditate and workout daily.
Or have a regular sleep schedule. Or do yoga. And I'm not too excites about the fact that I work so much for so little pay, so maybe I need to find a worthwhile job in order to begin doing my best as an employee.
In terms of my loved ones, I'm sure they understand that I am trying to be a better sister, daughter, granddaughter, girlfriend, and friend. And I value these people in my life, so now I need to figure out how to balance my personal health and my social/family life.
So much to think about! I am a firm believer that we should live in the moment and that each one of us is constantly growing and developing as a healthy and happy human being, so today I think my words of wisdom would be: patience and contemplation can pave the road to happiness.
How can you improve your happiness? And are you being the best you can be?
When I go for a walk and set a goal for 30 minutes, there are many times where I get bored or tired and think how 27 minutes is just as good. But it's not. Or when I get my mind set on counting calories and then it comes time to do so... And I just hate doing it so I promise to just be conscientious of what I eat.
This is true in other aspects of my life too. When I work in my office I know if I focused on the tasks at hand I could be even more productive than I am when I'm only half trying.
Or when a special someone comes to see me and I am tired so I allow myself a nap instead of cherishing the time that we have together.
It's true with school, too. I can get acceptable grades like a B without trying very hard in some subjects. But if I'm honest, this isn't my best. If I tried my best, I am capable of A's.
So how do I start really trying my best? Do I just go hardcore at everything at once? No, that'll lead to burnout. Instead, I think one of the most important parts of doing and being our best is deciding what matters most to us.
For instance, I am not happy with certain parts of my life. I don't like that I don't meditate and workout daily.
Or have a regular sleep schedule. Or do yoga. And I'm not too excites about the fact that I work so much for so little pay, so maybe I need to find a worthwhile job in order to begin doing my best as an employee.
In terms of my loved ones, I'm sure they understand that I am trying to be a better sister, daughter, granddaughter, girlfriend, and friend. And I value these people in my life, so now I need to figure out how to balance my personal health and my social/family life.
So much to think about! I am a firm believer that we should live in the moment and that each one of us is constantly growing and developing as a healthy and happy human being, so today I think my words of wisdom would be: patience and contemplation can pave the road to happiness.
How can you improve your happiness? And are you being the best you can be?
No, I too am not being the best I can be. Let's take one day at a time and try to improve in one area we don't feel we are up to par. Today I'm going to visit residents in the nursing home. I know how they appreciate me coming so today I will be the best I can be. Thinking of others.
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