ARGHH!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever expected to be able to do a specific workout, then you get to the gym and there are people using the equipment you needed to use for your workout. How dare they use your equipment!!! This happened to me the other day, the gym was not packed but it seemed everyone was using or doing what I had wanted to do. At first I was frustrated, pissed, to say the least. Then I thought about one of my previous posts in which I wrote about there not being a bad workout. So I went back in the locker room, sat on a bench and just envisioned all the different workouts I have in my head and created another for the day. It wound up being a great workout!

UPSET – some prevention
What causes “upsets” in our life?
There are basically 3 things that cause upsets, so if you can limit these 3 items you can help reduce the stress in your life.
1. Miscommunication – be clear and specific when you talk to someone eliminate vagueness
Ex. If you intend to meet someone don’t say @4pm, be specific say at 4pm, because @ 4pm could mean 4:45 to some people.
2. Too high expectations – be realistic
Ex. If you are 50lbs over weight do not expect to lose it in 4 months, you did not gain it that quick
3. Unforseen events, some times this is the hardest to limit
Ex. You plan to be some where at noon, you leave in plenty of time, but there is a major accident and the road is blocked you are on…


Reducing the Stress
So how can we reduce or manage [RELAX] the stress that does occur? This is a great topic for one of those round table, white board, discussions where there are no wrong answers, you just throw answers out there. So here are a few that came up in one I was at. These may have something in common see if you see it.
1. Screaming – this does create a sense of relaxation when you are done.
2. Attack the problem causing the stress – this can cause more stress while doing it but when you are finished the root cause is gone.
3. Workout – maybe not so relaxing when you are doing it but when you are done, you may feel very relaxed
4. Sex – almost like #3 above, but it should be a lot more enjoyable while doing it
5. Meditation – this is a great one but can also be very frustrating when you are 1st learning how to do it. Take some classes. Also Bill Harris at Centerpoint has developed a sort of Meditation for dummies [which I use] and the have a FREE CD showing what it is all about – Get Your Free Centerpoint Meditation CD here!

Goals

Tis the season people contemplate setting goals or “resolutions” . Did you know, depending on the survey that you read, that upwards of 90% of all resolutions are forgotten within 2 weeks of the new year? Why is that you may ask, well I’m going to cover two reasons here. Hopefully this will help anyone who truly wants to accomplish any goals they may have.
First lets hit the big one, the goals themselves. You do not want to set vague goals , the need to have meaning, example I want to lose weight, is not a good goal. You want them to be S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Specific example I want to lose 40lbs or I want to weigh 200lbs or I want to improve my time in the mile.
Measurable example, weight ,a score, amount $$$.
Action Oriented example diet plan, workout, routine tests.
Realistic– example losing 100lbs in 3 months is not realistic.
Time Stamped easy set a deadline
SMART
Lastly become accountable, share your goals with someone who will keep you accountable or find someone that has similar goalsand work together.

So what are your goals this year??????

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Meditation for dummies

Have you ever tried meditation? Myself I’ve tried it many times. I’ve read books, gone to classes, listened to cd’s. They all worked to an extent, but I never reached “enlightenment”. Take the cd’s for example, they would work the 1st few times. I’d listen to the voice telling me to relax, breath, envision this, etc, and it would work for a while. After a week or so I guess my mind would get bored and just do what it wanted to do, just drift away. I like to meditate before going to bed, before working out [unless I am working out 1st thing in the morning, then pre-sleep took care of that], after working out, or just when I felt like it.
Well I have found what I like to call “Meditation for Dummies” but that’s not what it is called. It is “Holosync Sound Technology” from Centerpoint. I have been using it for about 2 months now and WOW it is amazing. The changes I see in myself are subtle but I notice them, like increase focus, which leads to better intensity during workouts, and mental ability. No I’m not bending spoons. It puts your brain on autopilot and almost forces you into a meditative state. Incredible. If you are interested check out the FREE cd Good Luck CLICK HERE FOR FREE CD