Positive Thinking
Feeling Fit and Fabulous Is Not Just About the Physical
Summer is a wonderful time of year, a time when we naturally are 
drawn outdoors to enjoy the beauty of this incredible planet, to smell the flowers and witness the incredible growth and abundance of Mother Nature. It is a time when most of us naturally have more energy and feel more positive, when we get out and play more often, which is good for the body, mind and soul.
And for some of us, it’s that dreaded time of year: bathing suit season. We realize that we may not have paid attention to what we ate or how much exercise we did over the winter. For some of us a barrage of negative self-talk showers us.
It did me. For years I had this continuous cycle. I’d gain a few pounds, join a gym or exercise program, work out regularly and eat healthier. I’d feel great. I’d tell myself I would continue eating properly and exercising for life. Then I’d gradually go back to my old habits, stop exercising and eat whatever I wanted. I’d gain weight, start feeling sluggish and get disgusted with myself. So I’d join another gym and go through the whole cycle again and again, each time gaining a few extra pounds. I got to the point where I didn’t think I would ever be anything but fat.
Then I realized that getting into great shape meant getting into great shape mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well as physically. As the writer Rumer Godden said, “There is an Indian belief that everyone is in a house of four rooms: A physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not complete.”
My challenge to you this week is to take inventory of how you care for yourself spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. Is there a room or two that needs some attention?
Take five minutes tomorrow morning to meditate in your bedroom. Don’t grab for the cell phone next time it rings. Tell your spouse you love him out of the blue. Go for a walk on the beach on Sunday morning.
Happy summer!
[Ed. Note: Norma Reid is a Success Coach and Trainer. Living a fabulous life is not just about the physical, it's also the mental, emotional and spiritual. If you are ready to realize your magnificence and live the life of your dreams check Norma’s website, by clicking here].
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