I wanted to share a little secret to my success as a human being. ;) I have discovered that there are three things I need on a daily basis to keep me healthy and happy. I call them the 3Rs. Now, I admit there are days I do not hit all three. But, I do always try hit at least two of them. Each day I need to Run, say a Rosary, and Rest.
I find that each of these things are essential for my well-being, which quite frankly, I often neglect. I think I'm pretty good at taking care of other people, but until recently I've been really shitty about taking care of myself. The 3Rs really help me stay cool, calm, and collected. I guess you could say the 3Rs make me the 3Cs.
The purpose of the Run is for me to work out frustration, release endorphins, and just to feel good about myself. Plus, if there is ever a Zombie Apocalypse, we all know the number one rule is....CARDIO!!!
The Rosary is my form of meditation and a way to set an intention. There are a ton of other ways to meditate and set an intention. I also really enjoy practicing Yoga, and would like to incorporate this more. However, I have found myself turning to the Rosary lately, and finding that I really enjoy it. It takes me about 30 minutes to complete the Rosary. The repetition and the feel of the beads in my hands really do something for me that I haven't found elsewhere. My brain shuts off, and for that half hour I just pray. Nothing else.
The Rest part of the 3Rs is really self explanatory. However, there is a piece that is extra important for me. I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in college, and I have found that lack of sleep is a trigger. I am sure that this is true for most of us. My doctor also has toyed around with the idea that I may have a sleep disorder. I went through a pretty good bout with sleep disturbances for about a year, so I'm not quite sure what that is about. But I do know that I'm pretty good at this R. :) I can sleep anywhere at anytime, and I truly have witnessed my own personal need for a nap to ward off panic attacks. I have to admit, I have turned down events or portions of events because I know my body, and I know my limits. Sometimes I've been honest about this, other times I've made up an excuse. I get shit from my friends sometimes, but not so much any more as the peer pressure dies down in our 30s. Maybe its less pressure from them, maybe its less pressure I put on my self to "people please." Anyway, this is one I've got down.
I'm not perfect, and I definitely will be honest in saying that I do miss some Rs on some days. I am, however, committed to incorporating these 3Rs as much as possible. Practice makes perfect and each day is a new day to start over. And now ... its time for my favorite R....
Goodnight and thank you for reading.
I find that each of these things are essential for my well-being, which quite frankly, I often neglect. I think I'm pretty good at taking care of other people, but until recently I've been really shitty about taking care of myself. The 3Rs really help me stay cool, calm, and collected. I guess you could say the 3Rs make me the 3Cs.
The purpose of the Run is for me to work out frustration, release endorphins, and just to feel good about myself. Plus, if there is ever a Zombie Apocalypse, we all know the number one rule is....CARDIO!!!
The Rosary is my form of meditation and a way to set an intention. There are a ton of other ways to meditate and set an intention. I also really enjoy practicing Yoga, and would like to incorporate this more. However, I have found myself turning to the Rosary lately, and finding that I really enjoy it. It takes me about 30 minutes to complete the Rosary. The repetition and the feel of the beads in my hands really do something for me that I haven't found elsewhere. My brain shuts off, and for that half hour I just pray. Nothing else.
The Rest part of the 3Rs is really self explanatory. However, there is a piece that is extra important for me. I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in college, and I have found that lack of sleep is a trigger. I am sure that this is true for most of us. My doctor also has toyed around with the idea that I may have a sleep disorder. I went through a pretty good bout with sleep disturbances for about a year, so I'm not quite sure what that is about. But I do know that I'm pretty good at this R. :) I can sleep anywhere at anytime, and I truly have witnessed my own personal need for a nap to ward off panic attacks. I have to admit, I have turned down events or portions of events because I know my body, and I know my limits. Sometimes I've been honest about this, other times I've made up an excuse. I get shit from my friends sometimes, but not so much any more as the peer pressure dies down in our 30s. Maybe its less pressure from them, maybe its less pressure I put on my self to "people please." Anyway, this is one I've got down.
I'm not perfect, and I definitely will be honest in saying that I do miss some Rs on some days. I am, however, committed to incorporating these 3Rs as much as possible. Practice makes perfect and each day is a new day to start over. And now ... its time for my favorite R....
Goodnight and thank you for reading.