Salud
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON BY ANGELICA GAVALDON
My inclination is to naturally see the glass
half full instead of half empty . I cannot help but notice how these times we are living in have changed people . After all , one of my favorite quotes in life and in coaching is “ do not show me who you are when everything is going your way and life is perfect , your character will be revealed in tough times .”
In tennis , I had to thrive under pressure and my mind was trained as much as my body and because of this , I learned skills that have helped me throughout my life . These lessons have helped me adapt to different circumstances and keep me emotionally healthy , even when the whole world seems to be falling apart . To help you do the same , here are some of my top tips :
Spiritual Fitness What is the point of being physically fit and looking amazing if you are falling apart on the inside ? It is important to spend as much time on your spiritual health as you do on your physical health . Every morning I spend one hour reading or listening to a motivational or faith-based speaker that provides me with a message of positivity and allows me to grow and evolve as a human being . It is important to nurture our soul every day and to feed it beautiful positive messages that help us have a spirit of humility .
Respect Other Views We are all entitled to have our own beliefs and opinions , but we do not have to impose them on others or fight to prove that
we are right in what we think . Quite frankly , it is annoying and stressful to force your views onto someone that does not believe in the same things as you . Guess what ? It is ok and can even be liberating to not care . If someone is annoying you with their opinion on politics or what is going on in the world , chances are you are annoying them too . Be open to listening and do not try to win the argument .
Tend To Your Garden It is easy to get caught up in the news and everything that is going on in the world . It is important to distance ourselves from the world and to focus on our own garden - family , work , friends , and community . Those that are close to you are the ones that you can truly impact and nourish . Focus on the love and kindness around the people in your life and see how your perspective changes .
Change Your Attitude It is not our problems or our circumstances , but how we react to them . We are always going to have problems , but if we always wait for our lives to be perfect to be happy , then we will live a very empty life . The reality is that we can all find happiness if we adjust our attitude and focus on the positives .
This Too Shall Pass Everything changes , even if it is not today or if it seems that this will never end . The flowers will eventually come out so do not lose hope . Stay grateful and count your blessings .
Hopefully these tips will help you lead a healthier and happy life , even as we navigate these unprecedented times .
50 GBSAN . COM | NOVEMBER 2020