Whoa. I noticed that I have a lot of 'drafts' in my library of blog posts. S'pose I should finish those…
SO. I guess I will add that to, "The things I learned about myself today."
Firstly, I learned that I need to work out (aka run, at least that was the workout today) earlier than I think on a work day. I have always known that my face turns and stays red for a couple of hours after a good workout, but, what I had not confirmed was the fact that I sweat (and sweat and sweat) for quite a while after the workout. I then continue to sweat after my shower (even a cool shower). I keep on sweating after I stand in front of a fan attempting to cool down. And I sweat throughout the attempted make up application as I try and get ready for work. So. First note to self: work out earlier so you can cool down longer and not show up to work red faced and sweaty.
Secondly, I can be successful when I set my mind to it. I have known this on many levels for many different things (parenting, marriage issues, education, work) and yes, even for fitness. But today, I set my mind to walk/run for 30 minutes and then to eat clean, even if it was just for day one. And I did it. I did it very well.
Third. I signed up for a free, uncredited learning course to begin to improve myself. I completed week one and I feel so great about it. The course is through, "Coursera" and it is entitled, "Learning How to Learn." I love it. I LOVE IT. I absolutely adore it. It is through UC, San Diego, instructed by some incredible people (Barbara Oakley) and I feel improved already. BTW, over 110,000 people world-wide signed up for this course. I love it (i know. i already said that) and I can't wait for more.
Fourth on the list: I am truly an introvert. I know that I have tested as an Introvert several times over the last 30 years but, as shocked as others were, I kind of denied it to some degree. You see, if you have ever worked with me or lived with me, or hung out with me for any amount of time, you would think me gregarious, straight forward, brash….and all the other synonyms for an outgoing personality. But that's not what introversion is, is it? I absolutely value, love, NEED my alone time---my quiet time, my solitude, to recharge. I am now going to really embrace this introversion and value it. It is ok to be an (extroverted) introvert.
Fifth (ly): I quit Facebook yesterday. I deactivated the account. I tried to delete the pictures, but "it" (the omnipotent FB god) wouldn't let me. I have felt compelled for quite some time now to deactivate it, but had found several excuses not to. Don't get me wrong, there was some value in having a FB account: hooking up with people/family/friends you haven't seen for a long time; learning about Coursera and other cool things; ideas…news….etc. But the downside outweighs the benefits. The loss of self. The loss of privacy. The loss of individuality. I lost just enough to quit. I hope it wasn't too late.
And now the last thing I have learned about myself recently; I need and love good sleep. And it is time for slumber. Especially when I need to get up and do my walk/run and then work for 12 hours in the ED tomorrow.
Good night, Universe! Good night all the great people (my children, my husband, and my family) that I love!
Here's to another great day of discovery and learning!!
Kiesa Moose
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