What supports you daily and keeps you fluent and going?
For me, my daily support comes from writing on my grocery list and dancing at least 30 minutes a day. I know you're wondering, how is this supportative? As I mentioned in a previous post, dancing is therapy for me and releases stress. In the moment of dancing, I feel free of the world as my mind is clear at that point and allows me to refresh. As a benefit of dancing, I am able to tone my body muscles and burn unwanted body fat and calories. Without dancing, it would be very difficult to function without it as this is my means of support. I don't think I would be as calm as I am today if dancing did not exist in my life. In addition, writing on my grocery list is very important to me. It allows me to remember everything that I need to buy for that particular month. I started this because it was a habit for me to walk in the store and immediately forget most of the things that I am suppose to buy. To keep from doing this, I began to make a list and write down things that I need as I go on with my daily routines. From that point on, I haven't had any problems with forgetting items whenever I go shopping. Without this list, I would continue to walk into the store and forget what I need and will have to make an extra trip back to the store. Gas is too high for that right?
Support is definately needed when challenges occur. For instance, finishing a masters degree is a challenge but I would hope that my family and friends will continue to support and encourage my efforts. Even now, they remind me that all hard work pays off and if you want anything in life, you have to accept the challenges that comes along with it. Positive vibes and words of encouragement are benefits to have as it pushes you to accomplish your goals for success. Without this support, it would be very difficult to execute my full potential and will not have the motivation to flourish and prosper.
Having support is a vital tool in life. As you can see, support doesn't have to necessarily be a person, it can very well be your favorite skill or an object.
Hi Latasha,
ReplyDeleteI definitely know what you mean about dancing. I go to the gym right after work every day. It definitely is a way to shake the stress away and focus on positive energy. Being with children all day can be very stressful and this is some much needed alone time. I also agree that going back to school is a great challenge. While everyone goes out and has so much free time, you have to force yourself to focus and hit the books. I', glad you have a great family to support you.
Stephanie
Latasha,
ReplyDeleteI would agree that going back to school and trying to complete your degree can be a great challenge. I pray that your family continues to be that support that you can depend on as you complete this journey of your life! Good luck and keep dancing!
Hi Latasha,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog and I would like to thank you for sharing it with the class. I agree that support does not have to be a person, but rather something you enjoy and that motivates you to keep pushing on. My daughter is in dance, although she is in pre-ballet, it has become an outlet for her to calm down and relax toward the end of the day. She just had her recital, and she enjoyed every minute of it. She is also involved in gymnastics and swimming. Anything that exerts a lot of energy and tires her out, I'm in. I love that you know exactly what supports you need in your life to function appropriately. I really like that grocery list idea. I do the same thing when I go into the grocery store unprepared. I'm glad you have that support in your life.
Shayla