Blue Motion Fitness Inc - YEAR 50 daily truths

Don't be a JERK and just say NO

3/20/2023

I dropped the ball.
Unfortunately, when I drop the ball … I tend to trip and drop a few more. Then what was a simple mishap is now epic. This could all be avoided if I had simply just said the following word:
"No."
This is not even about saying no to others. It is saying no to myself. It is about me facing the fact that I have limitations. It is about reminding myself to choose quality over quantity.
So, don't be a jerk and just say NO.

Mermaid Madness

3/6/2023

Swimming is directly connected to my quality of life.

Being More Like Pollyanna

2/7/2023

Enjoying life during the journey does not come naturally to me. Life stresses are dominating. Paying the bills, and figuring out what's for supper .... again; the long list of mundane life moments clouds my ability to see how special life is sometimes. So, I wil continue to remind myself to enjoy the present. Next time, rather than flipping the bird when I get cut off in traffic, I'll be more like Pollyanna and play the "glad game"!
“Just breathing isn't living!” Eleanor H. Porter, Pollyanna

When You Are Ready

2/6/2023

Today I swam my first 1 KM swim since ... well, it's been a long, long time. It felt amazing! I wanted to get back to my swim routine for months but I didn't at the same time. Trying to add swimming back into my life seemed like an awful chore. I felt like I "HAD" to get back to my swim routine. There was no joy in returning to the pool. Why didn't I feel "the joy"?
At the time, I didn't understand that I just wasn't ready. I still needed to work out personal barriers to my joy.
Then over the weekend, I was having a conversation with my husband when it hit me hard. My body was craving to get back to the pool. I WANTED TO GET BACK TO THE POOL!!!! I am ready to get up out of bed Monday morning, jump into the pool before breakfast and get a Kilometer of swimming in before work.
AND I DID IT!
Thank you to all the patient and understanding friends that helped me face those personal barriers. Thank you to my patient and understanding co-workers for enduring my new eau de piscine.

Procrastination

1/30/2023

Procrastination describes inaction or delay. There are many reasons for procrastination and it feels different for each person.
Take a moment to examine the reason why. Dealing with the "why" will help get past it.
Another thing I have learned in dealing with my procrastination is that relying on the same solution is NOT always the answer. Talking it out and trying something NEW may be the way. Be prepared to hear the truth ... which can be bitter.
Also, remember this ... if you just need to talk out loud and are not interested in advice, preface your conversation with that fact. Or talk into a mirror - tip .. don't talk into a mirror in public ...

Summary of the Journey

11/28/2022

These last 2 months were exactly as listed: ups, downs, squeals of joy, fear and mundane moments....repeat. The privilege of experiencing this life crisis is truly a gift. I now understand that time is not a resource to be taken for granted. I struggle to not allow myself to be overwhelmed by this truth.
Time is a resource not to be squandered. Squandered time is subjective. Now to have the wisdom to sort it out! This is one of the many thoughts I have at 3 AM. And probably why my husband drinks.

When life punches you in the face

9/27/2022

I enjoy being active and on the go. What sucks is when life delivers an unexpected punch that derails my plans. Dusting off and getting back to it every single time is just not that simple; especially when the unexpected is completely out of my control.
The constant I do have in life would be how the cycle of unexpected life events rolls out for me:
*get sucker punched
*recover from the hit
*mourn the disappointment
*break free and then
*return to living life carefree, making plans, having expectations and seriously believing I am in control of my life (eye roll)

Controlling the force of life is like harnessing a hurricane.
Relearning this lesson for the thousandth time.

First Steps

9/21/2022

In my experience, plans rarely go smoothly. In fact, I prefer to plan like a "choose your own adventure" novel, with options and back up options. In the past, if things didn't work out I would easily give up. Today, giving up isn't an option. Rather than focus on the failures I am retooling and seeking solutions.

Deciding to "reignite my motivation" began with learning to catch my breath. Literally. There are days my anxiety makes me feel as though I just can't breath. Those are days I am exhausted just trying to function. Well, those are days that I just do what I must do; then I sit by my fireplace and focus on breathing. Then each morning, before my feet touch the floor, I sit up, inhale deeply and exhale slowly. During the day, if that awful overwhelming feeling comes over me, I stand up and again inhale and exhale deeply and slowly.

The next step I took was to acknowledge why I wanted to change. Understanding the why will provide me the strength to continue.

Changing anything requires many little changes. That is crazy overwhelming! Choosing one small change at a time is almost painless. Adding in the next change happens when the first change isn't a change anymore but a part of the regular routine.

Reaching towards positive thinking is a chore when you are a cynic. However with practice, anything is possible! This is where having a healthy dose of comedy is imperative. One of my favourite sources is John Cleese.

The last and most important piece was picking out supporters. Negative naysayers need not apply. Part of my problem is the negative self-talk I hear in my mind all day and all night; the last thing I need is to hear all of my insecurities and failures reinforced out loud too.

Not a perfect plan, but this is what worked for me.

GOALS

9/20/2022

I am not a fan of journaling. Writing out my goals and measuring my progress is a bit of a nightmare. But the alternative of rotting in my rut is definitely no longer an option.
So here we go, in no particular order:

Return to a regular fitness routine
Recertify my Aquatic Certifications
Teaching Aquatic Fitness weekly
Reestablish B-Board Fitness
Grow the SUP Guelph community
Recertify my Personal Training Certifications
Ride a horse
Learn to use my longboard
Do a chin up
Do a handstand

Each of this goals will be broken down into doable steps. Some of these goals might take longer than a year. The good news is I have already begun!

Do you have stuff to do but feel as though your motivation is flat? You are welcome to join in my quest to get shit done this year. I will share with you what strategies worked for me. I will also share when strategies needed to be retooled.

This isn't going to be easy but at least it will be fun!

Today's strategy:
When you want to get started on a goal but feel overwhelmed, invite a friend.

Respect To Her Service

9/8/2022

Author

Rather than experience this aging crisis alone ... I am inviting you to join in on the fun! I am on my way to 50 years of age. As I journey towards that 50th birthday, I will share my daily thoughts, triumphs, and disappointments. Don't worry it is not going to be all that good or polished - just honest, raw, and perhaps a bit of a train wreck.
Why share? Good question! In case there is someone out there also struggling with aging and would enjoy a laugh and connection. I assure you there will be no preaching. You will most likely not gain any useful tips - mmmm, maybe on what NOT TO DO.
Enjoy

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