When doing this weeks exercise, I actually kept messing up what I was supposed to be saying for the first couple minutes, trying to remember exactly what I was supposed to be repeating! lol Eventually I got it though and felt the exercise was fairly successful for me. The main reason I think it was successful is that I usually already wish these things for people. I am lucky to have always been a pretty compassionate person, so I am always thinking of how others actions will make someone feel. This affects me so much that even when I'm watching those shows like Ridiculousness where an old person falls or something, I can't even laugh because I feel bad for how embarrassed that person is! lol This even happens watching the not top 10 on ESPN because I know how embarrassed those guys must feel when they miss a completely open basket or something like that. (and yes, my boyfriend always laughs at me about it lol). Anyway, that pretty much shows you that I'm always hoping the best for others so they don't have to be embarrassed or sad about anything!
When assessing myself I felt that I am most lacking in the physiological sense because I can't seem to get on a steady diet and exercise regime. I think this has a lot to do with my job as a server because I have a crazy schedule. We are always working different hours, and of course most are during when regular people would be eating meals (obviously) so it's hard to just eat a small meal and not snack on whatever is around. This also affects my scheduling a normal exercise time, too, as it would have to be different every day. Granted, I've never really been good at keeping a schedule, I think now I would do better if I actually had a job that allowed it.
I think I could probably figure this out with a little extra focus and on a week to week basis since that is how far in advance I know my schedule. I think every week when I get my schedule, I should be able to sit down and plan my meals and exercise around my work schedule. Totally doable, but I just have to actually do it!
Erin S.
Erin,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because I am the same way. If someone falls, my first reaction is to grab them and help them out. I have fallen a couple times in my day and it is not funny at all.
I imagine it is difficult to keep a healthy diet and exercise regimen up when you are always working odd hour shifts. I'm sure you are sampling all the food in the restaurant which would make it worse. Always make a goal and try your hardest to stand by it. I find if I bring baggies of food with me it is easier to stick to it. I bring about 5-6 different bags filled with snacks (carrot sticks, crackers, dry cereal, cheese, etc. I space out my snacks throughout the day. You can do it!!
Erin,
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to being both ridiculously compassionate and not being able to get on a schedule. The reason I say "ridiculously compassionate" is because I cry so easily at things I hear on the news. The amount of hate in this world constantly surprises me although I don't know why. I can't imagine what is going through the minds of some people that do horrific things to other people and animals. Ugh. I better not get started, I might start crying again! Lol! (Part of it might be hormones too...lol). And the t.v. clips that you are referring too I also have a hard time finding funny. I can only imagine the pain or embarrassment that is involved too! I'm such a mom! Lol!
I am the worst with making a schedule and sticking to it. When I do, my day goes by smoother and my stress levels drop. This is why it's so surprising that I still can't find the motivation at times to make myself stick to a routine. I was doing really well with my working out daily until recently when it started affecting my daughter's feeding. That threw me for a loop and I found myself scared to work out at all for fear of not producing enough milk. I guess my point to that story is I need to make a schedule with enough wiggle room to roll with day to day changes that can't be foreseen. When I allow myself enough leniency and flexibility in my schedule, I won't stop cold turkey if something should come up. Give yourself some room in your schedule. Tell yourself that you are worth 30 minutes a day, regardless of time of day to walk, do a living room workout, or quiet time. I promise you'll notice a difference if you do no matter what time of day it is. :)
Good luck!
Jo
Oh wow I can totally relate to you on the exercise thing! I know excuses are exactly that, excuses but I still make them lol. I can relate to you about always thinking the best of people, I do that chronically, then when they disappoint me or do something off the wall, I'm always shocked! I think it's good to see the good in people but a little more discernment on my part would be beneficial too!
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