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by susanmcrae75

Resilience

Resilience
[rəˈzilyəns]

NOUN
resiliency (noun)
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
“the often remarkable resilience of so many British institutions”
the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
“nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience”

 

I went to a seminar recently about being resilient.  I had an idea of what this meant, but admit I looked it up to make sure!

I think this is a huge word in dealing with all the pressures of today.  So many of us feel we have to be, go, do 100% all the time in every aspect of our lives.  It is not only exhausting, it is impossible.  What there has to be is balance.  Unfortunately, as person after person spoke up in this seminar, I realized not one person in the room felt they had a good balance in their lives.  Something the would love to do more of is replaced by something else that they feel they “have” to do or it is “expected” of them to do.  Have a look at this wheel by Anthony Robbins:

 

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As you can see, there is much more to the work/life balance idea.  During the seminar, we identified satisfaction (1-10 scale) in each section, and then identified the top three we feel we would most like to improve.  I realized I had very little balance-and several areas I wanted to improve…but with so many hours in the day, how do you do that?

This is where exercise comes into play.  See how many boxes can be checked?

-exercise with kids, spouse, a friend, family member (social, health, family, recreation)      -join us in a challenge group (social, health, spirituality and growth, and even work/income if you decide to become a coach!)                                                                            –join a team or league—old or new sport! (social, recreation, health)

You do not need a lot of time to improve this balance as well.  Reach out and connect to others for support.  Be PRESENT (spouse, children, friends).  Commit to 30 min of exercise a day (come on, 2 percent of your day!!).  Learn to make better food decisions based on what your body needs.  Make a lunch date with an old or new friend. Read a personal development book!

So, as continue on your journey of health, reviving your inner athlete, make sure you are trying to keep that balance and enjoying what you are doing along the way.

 

 

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by susanmcrae75

Where is the Fun in That?

My sister was a college swimmer as I was, and we are often asked-“why don’t you do Master’s swimming?”  (Well, I could list my physical aggravations and injuries here, but I will spare you!)  She responds by telling them “because I remember my times and where I was then (she was an Olympic Trial qualifier) and I also know I’ll never get back to that point.  Where is the fun in that?”  I completely understand this.  Some former swimmers differ, and I believe continuing to swim is just in their blood-they have reset those goals for this period in their lives.  That is great!  But for my sister and me?  Yeah, we have to be moving forward, setting new goals, blazing new territory!  So for that type of person, I challenge you to not just go back to your sport or your “go to” activity that you have always deemed your exercise program.  Here is your chance to change things up.  Go outside your comfort zone.  Make new goals!  Find your new team (even if it is one other person!).  Train for an event, to do a new yoga pose with ease, to make it to that next mailbox on your run today!  I’ve gotten out of my comfort zone and have to admit I am loving it, and setting new goals for myself.  Have you?

by susanmcrae75

Roots

We took a recent trip to California and into Sequoia National Forest-an amazing place!  I don’t think anyone is not in awe looking up at these massive trees.  We learned from the guides that redwood roots can extend 100 feet outward, forming a network of underground roots with other trees.  They can also sprout new trees from their roots!

Isn’t that what a team is?  I have tried exercising by myself over the years after graduating-many different programs and activities-and always got bored.  It is so easy to just stop for one reason or another.  But if someone is there to cheer for you, hold you accountable, expect you to do your part, it just helps to keep you going!  If each day there is something new and already scheduled for you-all you have to do is sign on, what a simple fix to that!

This is one reason I am excited about being a health and wellness coach with such a great, inspiring team.  I am so excited to be a part of a fantastic, strong team that welcomes newcomers of all types with open arms!  You have a chance to help yourself achieve your goals, feel better, and improve your life and even the lives of others by also being a coach!

You can look at the redwood (ie your body, health, exercising, etc) and think, there is no way I can do that.  But you can!  Each of those awesome trees started small.  Each of those trees are intertwined.  Want to be part of our challenge group?  Let me know!  ssmcrae75@gmail.com