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Willpower, Decisions and Habits p2
ByHow can you strengthen will power? What can you do to improve the brain? Is lack of willpower a character flaw? Can will power be conserved? Where can I learn more? What can I do right now to improve my willpower tomorrow?
These and other questions are answered in this 27 minute video. Get out a pen and paper and take some notes – one one side write points Anne makes and on the other side write what you are going to do to implement what she reveals.
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OK, Here is the discussion!
Nice video Anne and Bruce. Willpower is very important for a balanced and happy life.
I like to visualize when I need to make changes, this gives me the willpower to make the change needed.
Thanks for sharing this, willpower is always important, even for finding happiness.
Blessing to you both,
Debbie
Visualization is a powerful tool, Debbie, thanks for your comments. We all need willpower to channel our lives, the trick is making it work for you!
Thanks again,
Anne
Anne and Bruce,
Great advice in the video! I’ve begun to have lower back pain as I’ve gotten older. I deal with it by getting up and walking around about every half hour or so. The work I do at home on my business can be sedentary, but I intersperse household chores into those breaks. There is always a 5-10 minute task to do.
I used to mow my whole yard in one day in about 90 minutes, but now I break it up into three 30 minute tasks, one per day or every other day. The 4th outside task it collecting tree limbs and branches, and taking them to the front for garbage pickup. I add 10 minutes of sweeping or raking to get outside when it’s not pouring rain. Our drought is finally breaking and I have to watch the weather forecast to get the outside work done around the rain. If we expect rainy weather, I’ll mow in 2 45 minute sessions, pick up branches in a drizzle, and rake. Sweeping while it’s wet just doesn’t work out.
The bigger tasks are long breaks from sitting, but the short, indoor tasks are a great way to move around when you come to a small stopping place. I just get up for 5 minutes and add one of those tasks so I don’t sit right back down. Sometimes, I have a deadline and can’t break as regularly as normal, but for the most part, paying attention to getting more activity also keeps me on task while I’m sitting.
I’m 51, and I’m pretty sure I’ve begun menopause. My periods are no longer monthly. They’re getting farther apart. I have a few hot flashes, but I’m not sure it’s me or south Louisiana weather. You can break a sweat just going out to get the mail, or being on your feet for any reason. I don’t have them at night and wake up drenched like some of my friends talk about. I don’t seem to have many mood swings, but I’m on a cocktail of medications for major depressive disorder and anxiety, and that may be what prevents them.
Working at home keep me off fast and junk food. we don’t eat out because I have time to cook, and I keep minimal junk food around. Snacks can be anything from peanut butter toast to a variety of fruits or microwaved frozen veggies, to an occasional rice crispy treat. Lunch is a lot healthier than eating out just about anywhere.
I’ve used deep breathing for a long time when I feel stressed, and I’ll sit down on the floor and play with the dogs for 5 minutes, too. That’s enriching as well as relaxing. I don’t know how people get along without the love of at least one pet in their lives. Our chocolate lab is on the couch with my son and has his head resting on Nate’s butt with the rest of his 85 lb tangled up in Nate’s legs. Needless to say, Nate’s very close to that dog.
Thanks for the added suggestions. I could add a little walking up and down stairs, like using the upstairs bathroom instead of downstairs during the day. Speaking of getting up, my clean sheets are now dry, and I have a bed to make. Then I’m getting in it.
Sherri
Sherri,
Wow, you’re doing a great job taking care of yourself and staying active.
I am impressed how you have figured out how to spread activity through the day to break things up.
This helps your metabolism more than one long stretch of sitting.
It sounds like your are figuring out how to manage your menopausal symptoms!
Keep on adding suggestions for our readers-and me!
And you are right, a pet is wonderful companion and therapy for the whole family.
Thanks again,
Anne