I work with some wonderful people in the groups I co-facilitate with Life Coach Kathleen and Jordan Burgess, and I have a small number of private one on one clients I mentor. The topic of getting enough rest comes up often as an exceptional point of challenge. When we're exhausted mentally and physically, how much energy do we have left for our extraordinary care? It takes a much larger effort to remain in the "give a flip" area when we're tired.
And so I ask questions. "What obstacles stand between you and better rest?" "What action steps are you willing to take that will enable you to create the space you need for enough rest?" "What accountability and support measures can you create in support of this resolve?"
Oh yeah-- I can ask the questions. More than once, I've prefaced this type of interaction with, "clearly I feel like a hypocrite here-- because these are questions I need to ask myself...but..."
Tonight, it's less talking, more doing.
I canceled my visit with mom tonight. We did have a few nice conversations today. I'll see her again tomorrow. And I canceled plans to do some work at the studio tonight.
I'm staying in and going to bed early enough in order to feel better rested tomorrow. This is just one night's plan.
Today was a fairly long day. I'll feel better tomorrow with tonight's action steps for more rest.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I exceeded my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with wonderful support.
Today's Accountability Tweets:
Earlier: 2 cups water, 20 push-ups & 20 squats- #morningdeal done✅ Coffee X! pic.twitter.com/vI8Me8GcyZ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
Earlier: 2 tablespoons half & half in the first, 3 tbs half & half in the to-go cup refill, soon. 100 cal. pic.twitter.com/X05m9SIJQB— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/aD8hppcdvn— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
Ezekiel toasts: 1 w/2 whole eggs, 2 egg whites & 1 slice provolone. 1 w/101g avocado. 177g cantaloupe. 616 cal. pic.twitter.com/rHCwMFDNlP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half in this midmorning cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/9L5ZuiVnRB— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 121g banana pic.twitter.com/m9ugYOYAbZ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
148g catfish prepared w-1/2 egg white, 16g cornmeal & 5 seconds olive oil spray. 144g cantaloupe, 5.4oz orange, and 121g banana. 475 cal. pic.twitter.com/Yzan2rh4NN— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
2 tablespoons half & half in this late afternoon cup of coffee. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/uRIZIJt1BT— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
1.5 cups water, 16g almonds & 94g banana 179 cal. pic.twitter.com/SAiwtsnTte— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 23, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 4 seconds olive oil cooking spray, 29g green bell pepper & 31g red pepper. pic.twitter.com/3ihQ5iPevX— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 24, 2017
3 cups water with dinner exceeds today's #watergoal pic.twitter.com/gtrhkw1X9b— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 24, 2017
Jos.Pita W/5.9oz 93% lean beef, 28g MarbleJack, 51g YllwOnion, 3.8oz mshrms, 29g grn peppr&31g red peppr. 125g swt.pot w/4secOOSpray. 618cal pic.twitter.com/h2TNM9EwQw— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 24, 2017
9.8oz juicy sweet orange slices #lastfoodofday 129 cal. pic.twitter.com/U0AwBlYLan— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) May 24, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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