Why? Because it keeps me (mental) healthy

On of the biggest changes I'm going through this year is the ability to ask WHY?

Everything I do at work, home, kung fu - I ask myself why? what is the point of what I'm doing? what is the purpose?

Talking about being in the moment, thinking about the now. What is the point? Taking deep breaths, focusing. Why? We live pretty stressful life and we need to realize the reason why we do this. Do I love being stressed at work? why is it worth it?

I watch this video yesterday that talks about our minds (rotten minds) and suggests how to make them better. I personally love the idea of smiling. There is something about this action of the face that makes your whole body relax.

Try it:
1. Smile
2. Deep Breath
3. Focus on Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YbWRqsnHdo

Catch Up

As things change we need to change and adjust. As a well organized person, it is hard for me to adjust to the change before the change is happening. As much as I plan, I am not ready for what I do not know.

Once I've done it, I can refine the methods and procedure and make sure things are done correctly.

This is frustrating for me as I would have liked to make it work the first time. Especially with new team members, it is challenging to set expectations when you are not sure what they are.

The more I am thinking about this the more I realize that I need more patience but at the same time I need to make sure that what was agreed on is taken care of.

As all of the above was relating to my work, it is also apply to IHC. Specifically to starting a new year. Practicing a new form, setting new requirements. The beginning, until you develop the right habits is not easy. This year I had a road block with my back and my starting point was delayed. I have lots of catch up to do.

Personal Goal #3 - Guitar

My 3rd personal goal is probably going to be the hardest one.

Other than a short stint with a recorder in grade 4, I never played a musical instrument. Both my brothers and my sister played the guitar but I never did.

I plan to learn how to play the guitar this year. This will require me taking some lessons and adding another training aspect to my routine.

I tried doing this couple years ago and failed. I want this year to be different.

Personal Goal #2 - Stay connected

How appropriate... I'm flying to Pittsburgh today and I'm going to be there for the rest of the week. This new project added new challenges and one of them is being away from the kwoon (and from my practice routine).

This is why my second personal goal this year is to stay connected.

I plan to attend open training whenever I am not away. I plan to attend sihing class once a month. I plan to attend the evening adults class at least once a month and most important, while I am away, I plan to read posts and add a post or a message every day.

See you next Saturday at open training.