water?

I have been trying for some time to get back in shape. It is a challenge I’m not dealing with successfully. I’m exercising lots but not seeing results. I’m also eating lots which is not helping.
I think my brain tells me I’m hungry when I’m actually thirsty. I’m going to try to get more water intake on a regular basis.

Angry

Sometimes I can get angry. I think most people think I am angry all the time - but this is just how I look when I'm thinking or when something is disturbing me.

But sometimes I can get angry about something that is happening to me.

Motivation gets you going. Discipline keeps you growing

We all want to join something that looks like FUN. Maybe something we did when we were kids, or something someone told us they enjoy. We will be highly motivated to do it but for how long? This is also true with New Years Resolutions -we are highly motivated for awhile.

How do we keep on going making sure we continue to gain the benefits of what we decided is good for us? This is where discipline comes in. And in order to be able to be disciplined you must establish a routine while you are still motivated.

Make sure it doesn't happen again

How do you handle events that go bad when you do not have full control of it? It doesn't help to think "what if I did this" or "what if I did that" as we cannot go back in time (yet).

So you just need to mitigate the current event, endure it ends well and then make sure to take all necessary steps not to get to the same situation again.

It is OK to make a mistake. It is not OK to make the same mistake twice.

Fake it 'til you become it

It really makes a difference how we see ourselves. If we see ourselves as weak we will become weak. If we see ourselves to be strong we will be strong. Our body language has lots to do with how everyone around us and how we see ourselves. If we stand tall, open our shoulders, we will look more confident. We will look like we can do anything we want.

But what if we don't feel confident? Well - we need to fake it. We need to act like we do and then our body will send signals to our brain telling us that we are confident. It is just like smiling when we are happy. And becoming happy when we are smiling.

When dealing with bullies, being confident is key. But you need to convince yourself that you are confident. This start with changing your body language. It also works with sound focus. This is why a small tiny sound focus is not serving you right. You need to shout it out loud. Even if you are scared. You fake it! You shout like you are the strongest person around. And you will become the strongest person around!

(https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are) 

take care of yourself

I’ve been flying lots lately so I hear this often. In the case of a pressure loss, you take care of your mak first and then once you are ok you help your child. This seems counter intuitive as you would like to help your kid first. But how can you help your child if you are not breathing well? Taking care of yourself allows you to take care of others.

Same in Kung Fu. In order to help your kids, or anyone else, you need to take care of yourself first. Making sure your training is appropriate. Then it is easier to help others.

Not a Pig

I'm not in the IHC group this year. But what does that mean? I've developed habits that are here to stay. So not much should change other than not being on class on Thursdays. 

I am continuing my training and continuing with my physio to get my shoulder and hip back in order. It has been a challenge in the couple months to keep my cardio training with my hip and my weapon forms with my shoulder injuries. I did start a new running routine and I have been practicing Tai Chi more lately. 

It was good to see some of the new faces on the team helping out at the banquets. It looks like a strong team! Best of luck in the year of the Pig.