The Physical dimension makes me think about my self neglect. Three years ago I lost 55 lbs. and have kept it off. I realized I was over weight when I got a picture developed of myself at a beach. I was unaware I had been neglecting myself.
The first thing I did was started walking. I stopped drinking soda pop and replaced it with water, and lots of it. I was determined to get myself on the road to good health. The walking eventually turned into jogging, I would set small goals to keep myself motivated. I would look up ahead and tell myself to keep jogging until I reached a certain landmark, like a tree, pole or a house. Rain or shine it did not matter. As long as I kept going, I didn't let myself down. I eventually entered myself in a 5K benefit run. My goals were getting bigger. I went from walking obese, to running healthy in 5K races. It was an achievement that I had never experienced before. I think to myself that people need to stop neglecting themselves and make the time to see what they are really made of, no excuses. I took a step back and looked at myself and the direction my health was headed .
The Spiritual dimension for me ties in with my physical dimension. When I am out walking, biking, or running I am on a trail or a country road where it is quiet and scenic, Somewhere I can be alone with my thoughts. When I am gaining strength in my physical dimension I am relaxing and building up my spiritual dimension. For me the two go hand in hand. I make the time to relax and enjoy the physical activity. Therefore I am more apt to do it. Instead of watching television I go on a walk. I will feel renewed and motivated to change.
This leads into the Mental dimension. Something I have been doing is writing a journal. The rewards are immense. It gives you the ability to look back to your inner thoughts and see the changes that you have made. It gives you the opportunity to analyze your thoughts, put them into perspective, and make changes. I reflect every so often by reading my past journal entries. At one point I noticed how stagnant my reflection pond was. I decided it was time to stir things up. To get the changes in my life flowing. To be proactive.
In the Social/Emotional dimension of my life I am paying more attention to the relationships I have with others, especially with my children. I am working on being more empathetic so I can understand their point of view. I will help script my loved ones as principle-centered, value-based, independent, worth while individuals. This will give them a positive reflection with others that are proactive. I will genuinely believe in and encourage them.
"Without all four dimensions, the self-renewal process will become unbalanced. It is imperative not to neglect the importance of this balance. With this balance comes synergy. The positive things you do in these four dimensions impacts the others because they are so interrelated."-Covey
Daily I will remind myself to work on my private victory so I can integrate these habits into my life to become principle centered. I will focus on living in harmony with my conscious. I will practice a more consistently honest living. I want to grow and develop on an upward spiral.
"An increasingly educated conscious will propel us along the path of personal freedom, security, wisdom and power. Learn, commit and do."-Covey
2009-My studies from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"-Stephen R. Covey
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