5/6/23
People will tell you along your career path to “follow your passion”. The problem with that is what you love may not be what you’re best at or where you have the best chance of success. – Dad
June 26, 2023
4/28/23
In Tibetan Buddhism there is a concept that is known as “Shenpa”, meaning attachment or a place where we get either hooked or stuck. For example an urge comes up we succumb to it, and it becomes stronger. We reinforce our craving, habits and addictions by giving in to them repeatedly. Triggers if you will. Things that set you off are your shenpas. Mindfulness is the antidote to a shenpa. – Pema Chodron
April 28, 2023
4/26/23
Anna is working on her mental fitness for gymnastics and developed a list of items with her sports psychologist to help her stay grounded. Who says you can’t learn from your kids? – Anna Tucker
Ingredients for a good reset:
- Make it longer than a weekend
- Focus on fun
- No talking about gymnastics
- Spend it with friends
- Stay in the moment
How to sustain a healthy mindset:
- Focus on yourself
- Spend energy on yourself
- “You do you”
- Stand up for yourself and look for solutions
- Take short breaks that allow you to reset
- Set boundaries around gymnastics discussions
- Plan mini reset days every 3 weeks
- Compartmentalize school and gym
April 26, 2023
4/23/23
How to reduce insulin levels – Jason Fung
- Limit added sugars
- Don’t eat snacks
- Don’t always eat breakfast
- Eat whole unprocessed foods
- Stay away from sugared drinks.
- Coffee/Tea/Red Wine is good
- Dark chocolate (70% cacao) is good
- Bone broth is good
- Reduce consumption of refined (processed) grains (flour, breads, pastas, cakes, muffins).
- Moderate protein consumption (20%-30% of daily diet).
- Increase consumption of natural fats (olive oils, butter, avocado oil, nuts, full fat dairy).
- Increase consumption of protective factors (fiber, fruits, beans, seeds, vinegar,)
April 23, 2023