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One of my challenges is an insecurity about not being smart enough. Particularly challenging now that I am unemployed. I deal with a lot of very highly educated people and am easily intimidated even though I also have a graduate degree from a top university.
In the past, I have not been very disciplined academically not because I'm not or wasn't willing to work hard because I do and I have but mostly because I have had problems with sleep all of my adult life so I often felt mentally tired and had a hard time concentrating. I was also pretty shy, nervous and lacked confidence when speaking in front of others. I took Paxil as an adult, which helped me. I'm off it now. I also see a psychologist, which also helps. And now I have found PC. I believe if I had had this type of support when I was younger, I could have performed better academically. Given this background, one of my goals for 2010 is to "get smarter". First thing, I need to accept that I am smart enough and believe in my capacity. When I operate from a place of compassion and kindness for myself and others, I am at my best. So making an effort to put myself in this state of mind will be part of my Brain Fitness program. I also believe in brain fitness, so I am going to embark on a self-designed brain fitness program and am going to use PC to track my activity. My goals for January are: Compassion ritual: 20 Vocab days (learn 5 new words): 20 Memory book: Read 30 pages Play Jumble: 20x Brush my teeth with my left-hand: 10x Evening relaxation routine: 10 Gratitude journal entries: 15 Thank you for giving me a place where I can work toward realizing my full potential. |
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Good luck.
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Vocab: X Gratitude List: X Smile List: X Memory: Read Ch. 2 Voice exercise: X Brushed teeth with left-hand: X Washed face before bedtime: X - Felt good Did breathing/stretching exercises before bedtime: X Posture exercise: X Did foot massage: X New words: Obdurate = stubborn Obfuscate = confuse, muddle Memorized the following 10 words through the technique of "ridiculous linking" Airplane Tree Envelopes Earrings Bucket Sing Basketball Salami Stars Nose I'm feeling a little bit tired. I worked until late last night and then got up early this morning and continued to work and then went to the gym and did a vigorous workout. I still worry about finding an opportunity to get some work but I am not standing still. I need to allow myself to rest and relax and not feel guilty if I take care of myself. Last edited by Renovation; Jan 03, 2010 at 02:04 AM.. |
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Renovation,
I also wish you well... Perhaps adding one more thing will double the benefits of your plan...Playtime. Playtime is not a waste of time; laughter is as good, if not better, than a few sessions with a T. Watching a movie that has no redeeming social value but gives us belly laughs and moments of relaxation is a wonderful way of being kind to ourselves...same with a book or magazine...singing, or in my case making noise, is a release. It doesn't have to be added to any list, just be willing to grab it when it presents itself. In Peace __________________ The Most Dangerous Enemy Is The One In Your Head Telling You What You Do and Don't Deserve... |
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Thank you for the kind advice. This is great advice. In fact, one of the behaviors I am going to try and change is to watch less TV, especially the news. And you are so right that laughter/humor is incredible medicine. In fact, I have set up a goal for myself to think about something that made me laugh and allow myself to be silly - it does feel good. Kind regards |
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Vocab: X Gratitude List: X Laugh/Smile Exercise: X Memory: Read Ch. 3 Voice exercise: X Brushed teeth with left-hand: X "Facial" treatment: X - Felt good Did breathing/stretching exercises before bedtime: X "Let Loose" walk/exercise: X Posture exercise: X Did foot massage: X Prep'd clothes for tomorrow: X Wrote out tomorrow's "game plan": X Drank tea: X Extra credit: read "The Economist" I strive to posses Buddhanatural qualities: - Boundless wisdom - Infinite capability - Immeasurable loving-kindness |
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Awesome!!!
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Jumble: X
Vocab: X Gratitude List: X Laugh/Smile Exercise: X Memory: Read Ch. 4 - Substitution Voice exercise: X Brushed teeth with left-hand: X "Facial" treatment: X - Felt good Did breathing/stretching exercises before bedtime: X "Let Loose" walk/exercise: X Posture exercise: X Did foot massage: X Prep'd clothes for tomorrow: X Wrote out tomorrow's "game plan": X Drank tea: X Extra credit: memorized first 10 states using link and substitution technique New words: Nebulous = vague, unclear Nefarious = very wicked Niggardly = very stingy, parsimonious Noisome = foul-smelling Obdurate = stubborn Notorious = unfavorably known Oblivion = forgetfulness Obsequious = slavishly attentive, servile, sycophantic Note: Drank more water - good job! Reviewed positive affirmations Listened to classical music "If we are to imagine a future, why not imagine a positive one?" |
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