During last weeks meeting, Sifu Rybak talked about being honest with ourselves. Up, down, coasting or somewhere in between?
Regular blogging and recording of personal goals, team requirements and general training has helped me to focus on my steps forward and my successes. While this has been very beneficial especially during times of stress it has also produced a bit of tunnel vision validating my current path.
Being honest with myself can be challenging. I can be too hard on myself or too easy on myself. I can spin things many ways. What is truth, wishful thinking or ego inserting itself? And if it is too uncomfortable or feels like more effort than I have mental or physical energy for, I just pack it away into a closet, turn off the light and close the door.
Obviously I don't shove everything into the closet. There always seems to be something I'm working at improving or learning and pushing myself, and that is very positive. If I'm being honest with myself, taking advantage of available time and making better use of my time is an area I struggle with. Lots of ups and downs in this area and room for improvement.
I'm thinking it would be a good idea to start adding more information when recording and tracking my numbers each day. An additional record of what I've done to expand myself, illuminating and cleaning out my closet. Keeping positivity and gratitude in front of me while recognizing weaknesses and areas for improvements.
My ability and willingness to be honest with myself got a boost in the right direction and my closet got a little bit brighter.
Totals
Push ups & Sit ups: 760/20960
Hand form: 5/292
Weapon form: 12/312
KM: 30/653
AOK: 26/658
Sparring: 0/118
Blogs: 1/24
Yoga: 0/10.5hrs
Tai Chi: 17/397
MM:18/505
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