Possibility as an Art

A recent book proposes to figuratively give everyone I meet an "A", like the grades we received in school but instead of giving it in comparison to a B or C person, I give it in attitude towards the potential of that encounter.  My attitude provides the opportunity for the person to realize themselves and the opportunity and freedom to risk.  The stress and anxiety usually created by trying to achieve to someone's standard is erased, especially in the case of teacher/student or manager/employee relationships.  We become aligned in the goal of success and open ourselves to creativity, joy, productivity and many other healthy emotions and talents.

 The opposite of giving an "A" is judgement and labels.  Remember that teacher that said you would never amount to anything?  He/she was holding us to their standard of success or skill.  Those comments affected us beyond what we sometimes realize and were not true then and are not true now.

Testing our personal history for truth is a challenge and necessary step toward true maturity and healthy self love.  Until we love ourselves, know our true value and understand the contribution we offer to humanity we will not achieve our innate greatness.  From a Christian standpoint, God always gave us an A.  He gave us an A before we were born, before we knew Him and because we are "A" caliber we are granted the capability to be great.  Much is expected of  the "A" student.  Much is expected of us, but not by drudgery or struggle but because of joy and gratitude for the acknowledgement of our potential,  long before we are aware of it.  The unconditional affirmation of our worth, the expectation of our contribution to the wholeness of our world are meant to provide confidence to our "work" and our existence.

My Resolution

Many of us are making New Year resolutions and many of us will succeed.  Some won't make it past a few weeks.  Having the correct mindset, a support system (one friend will do) and great tools will more likely result in success than the alternative.  

Personally, my tools are Isagenix, hence the reposting below.  Great tools will still require the mindset (positive and strong desire) and a support system.  Whatever tools you choose to achieve your health success this year, create a new habit and take each day at a time, getting back on track if you fall away from your goal (focus).  Have that health goal clear in your head, write it down so you can look at it and maybe add a picture that will inspire you. 

To your health....K

Resolve To Use Isagenix for 66 Days For Real Change

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 04:30 PM PST

Habits are more likely to stick if kept at least 66 days, according to research.

We have all experienced it before. Your New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier starts off strong, but it’s not long before for a small “cheat day” here and there turns into every day being a cheat day. If you really want to make a change in your diet, resolve to use Isagenix for 66 days. Why 66 days? Science shows that is how long it takes to create a new habit.

A study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology investigated the key factors in creating and breaking habits and how we can set ourselves up for new patterns of behavior. The study included 96 subjects who chose an eating, drinking, or activity behavior to carry out daily for 12 weeks. During the study, subjects completed self-report surveys which indicated whether or not the behavior was carried out daily and level of difficulty to perform the new habit.

Using these data, the researchers were able to identify the average length of time it took for participants to complete the habit automatically, with ease and confidence. Although the range showed variation that may be due to different levels of difficulty in adopting or discontinuing the chosen habit, the average time it took for subjects to feel confident in their habit change was 66 days.

So if you are really looking to make a lifestyle change, make a commitment to use Isagenix for 66 days. By that time, you are more likely to feel confidence in your healthier eating habits and less tempted to indulge in the all-too-frequent “cheat day.”

Now, getting through those 66 days may still have its challenges. Follow these tips to turn your New Year’s resolution into a lifestyle solution:

1. Eat a Protein-Rich Breakfast. A high protein breakfast enhances weight loss by curbing your appetite so you eat less later in the day. Additionally, muscle is metabolically active and burns more calories than other tissues such as fat. The number one excuse for skipping out on a balanced breakfast is lack of time.  With Isagenix, “fast food” takes on a new meaning. IsagenixIsaLean Shakes provide a quick and easy way to get 24 grams of undentaured protein you need to start the day off right.

2. Take Small Steps. Instead of swearing off ever eating a cookie again, take small steps to achieve your goals. Focus on the week ahead. What are your goals for the week? Maybe you want to try out the new Zumba class at the gym or commit to only going out to lunch on Friday with your colleagues. Then, challenge yourself even more the next week. Build momentum as the weeks progress, rather than lose it.

3. Beat Stress. Everyone deals with stress differently; however many people turn to food to suppress their feelings of anxiety or unhappiness. This form of emotional eating can have serious repercussions for your waistline and ultimately your health. There is no way you can completely avoid stress, but you can prime your body to manage stress in ways that are less harmful. In addition to incorporating stress managing habits such as mediation into your life, the combination of adaptogenic botanicals inIonix Supreme can help protect the body from the harmful effects of stress.

Isagenix provides you with the support and tools you need to say no to temptation and stick with your resolution for a healthier life.

Reference

Lally et al. How are habits formed: Modeling habit formation in the real world. European Journal of Social Psychology 2009; 40:998-1009. Doi: 10.1002/ejsp.674

To Be or Not to Be

What do you want to be or not to be?  Do you want to be healthy?  happy?  The experts say that what we think about, focus on or dwell on will create more of the same.  So if I want to be unhappy I just need to think about how unhappy I am.  If I want to be happy, I would create happiness by thinking about things that make me happy.  Granted, happiness is too broad a wish, goal or desire and getting specific about exact things that define happiness for me is also a recommendation from the experts.  Locally a rehabilitation psychologist presented an excellent talk about "Thought Therapy".  Science now knows that thoughts cause results and we can think ourselves into a state of illness or health.  Our thoughts have a strong effect on our emotions (like happiness) and ongoing self critical thoughts are stressful and can result in decreased immune functioning.  That means we get sick easily, catching colds, flu and other "bugs" we encounter during our days at work or play.  So if I want to be make the choice to be happy or healthy my thoughts are critical to those desired states of "being".   I can do all the right things to get healthy while counter acting the effect by thoughts of unbelief like "I can never seem to eat enough vegetables." or " I always seem to put on weight during the holidays."  What do you want to be or not to be?  Consider how powerful your thoughts are in achieving what you want.