Coaching Corner: Want To Feel Great?
Mar 14, 2024
Honestly, I cannot imagine anyone not answering this question with anything other than a resounding “YES”! Ultimately, every action we take has the underlying intention that it will create something good for us - we do not intentionally take actions that will generate bad feelings.
So, how do we get ourselves to the place where we feel as vibrant and alive as possible, welcoming each day with optimism and joy? Let’s look at this quest a bit closer…
- Start your day with a positive attitude. How are you beginning your day? Do you jump out of bed and hit the floor running? If so, acknowledge this without any sense of self deprecation. How you begin your day will impact how the remainder of your day will unfold. If you begin frenetically, the chances of slowing down are pretty slim.
- Look for things that make you happy. Okay, I realize this sounds somewhat on the silly side, and yet our tendency is to place our attention on the things that do not make us happy……”look what’s happening to me”. Seek out everything you can that brings you to a more joyful place.
- Move your body! This is so important, especially as we age. Finding ways to move our bodies for flexibility, health and strength generate both a physical and mental well being. And, it doesn’t have to look any specific way. Find ways that please YOU. Stretching can be easily done when you awaken and throughout the day. You may be drawn to dancing or weight training. Find something - do not let your body become sedentary! Move it or lose it!!
- Feed yourself well. Oh my goodness, there is a plethora of ways to eat, Keto, Paleo, Plant based, and on and on. Here’s the thing - no one knows your body better than you. What works for one person may be the opposite of what is in alignment with your body. Eat the foods that allow your body to be at its best. Eat mindfully, do not rush through your meals. Sit your butt down and enjoy your food, and don’t eat until you are stuffed, pay attention to when your body has enough food and put down your fork!
- Continue to learn. There is always something for us to learn, about our careers, our life, ourselves. When we stop learning, we stop growing. Bring new information and new ideas into your life on a regular basis.
Find your individual path to vibrance!!
