Having one of those days again? Is today one of those days where you just feel stuck and in a routine that just hasn't worked? You've downloaded fitness apps, you've read diet books, you've joined boot camps and purchased magical nutrtion pills. Possibly even looking for solutions and remedies that could be found in your family history.
Sure, things have changed a little but for how long? You know, it's just a matter of time. I get it, you keep doing what you are doing hoping that this magical solution is the solution to all of your concerns of well-being. Which often leads to making your personal situation even worse. Well I'm here to tell you that lthere are no simple solutions for maximizing well-being.
We are a highly advanced, complicated being of many different programs of health and well-being. If you want to turn the corner in all areas of your life in creating balance mentally, physically and emotionally. You have to base your improvements on common knowledge, reported evidence and advice from experts.
What's Working for You and What's Not Working for You?
When meeting with people for the first time they typically think I'm going to just make recommendations of eating more salads and exercise. This is just a fraction of your health and maximizing well-being is so much more than this simple recommendation.
All too often this approach of just counting calories and miles is considered a failure because of how people look at themselves compared to what our culture considers a success.
Impatience set's in and now we feel there is a new magic solution just waiting for us behind that curtain. This is where the mistake occurs in dumping a touchdown that takes timely strategic game planning for a Hail Mary Pass!
Before attempting another Hail Mary! What has worked for you in the past? What have you done that others have complemented? How has your well-being affected your relationship? How would those closest to you describe your self-care? Where do you feel most stressed and the most resistance in your body and life? What would it look like for you to alleviate what's stuck?
We all have patterns that keep us constantly switching lanes in a traffic jam instead of staying in a lane that just works. Still looking for the easy route?
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
It's ok to read and google for just about anything, but you should also look for wisdom and perspective from the experience of those who are walking the talk. Books and search engines can be overwhelming and misleading in taking a much broader approach that has nothing to do with your personal situation.
Stop Limiting Your Options of Well-Being
I spent many years of trial and error on new ways of health and happiness. Years of trying different diets, super juice and vitamin trends. Even becoming a vegetarian in thinking this was the only way to maximize well-being. I always felt deeply that something further was missing and as a practicing yogi, I never felt rooted and balanced from head to toe.
And then in 2010 I finally was shown a different path. A path with more light and less obstruction. A path that had been there all the time.
So What Changed?
I sought out an experienced mentor who had achieved much of what I wanted in well-being of mind, body and spirit.
I was open to her connection to life and experience as a mentor and coach. She helped me redefine and gain a new perspective of all I considered health and happiness.
She looked into my past experiences and raised red flags when needed but most importantly allowed me to discuss my life goals and concerns with no judgment. I did not anticipate so many aha moments in just being myself and open to share my life experiences. I felt a renewed energy and optimism immediately after my first session.
Somtimes we need a different space in getting out of our own head of bad habits. Someone to point out what your life really looks like from a different perspective.
One size does not fit all and not everyone is able to invest in themselves as others for periods of time with a professional mentor. So what's next?
I'm always humbled and amazed at how much we can learn about ourselves through the lives of others. See if you can find someone who is struggling with specific areas of well-being and think of ways in which you would help them. You might just find a few answers to your own life.
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