Domino Effect
Well, Steve...I hate to admit it...but it looks like we may have to re-instate accountability for getting adequate sleep. I admit I haven't been very responsible in that area lately. At any rate, it caught up to me the other night, and I think this is a good time to explore the "domino effect" of having one things out of kilter that causes other areas to sort of "crash".
I find that I have my best weeks and get the most accomplished when there is some consistent (there's that word again), routine regularity. When I get up at roughly the same time, take my medicine at the same time each day, am on track with my diet, get my vitamins at a particular time, and get adequate sleep (which for me isn't really too much...I really don't need eight hours a night), I find that I have even energy levels, feel good, can think clearly, and EVERYTHING else just tends to work. Well, I screwed that up recently...been off my diet, been getting to sleep way too late, and been "out of rhythm" for when I normally accomplish things. That makes it so when I DO have time to do things, I don't feel like doing them, can't think clearly, and can't predict when I'm going to have energy and when I'm going to be crashing.
A couple of days ago, I crashed. Thank God I've got a "cut day" planned into my schedule, because the other night, when I got home from work, I was edgy and couldn't relax, yet I was tired...SO tired...and couldn't concentrate well either. I decided to explore why...and that's when I realized that this whole thing started when I stayed up VERY late on a work night (not just talking to my AP, either) a couple of nights in a row. That, coupled with having my diet and other aspects of my routine all scrambled around made me feel cruddy and all out of sorts.
I went to bed a little early last night. Needless to say, I feel better already. I'll get back on my diet at supper time tonight, and get my vitamins and all back on a normal schedule....I can't stand too much more of this footloose and fancy-free stuff (A.K.A. irresponsible living habits).
Troy
I find that I have my best weeks and get the most accomplished when there is some consistent (there's that word again), routine regularity. When I get up at roughly the same time, take my medicine at the same time each day, am on track with my diet, get my vitamins at a particular time, and get adequate sleep (which for me isn't really too much...I really don't need eight hours a night), I find that I have even energy levels, feel good, can think clearly, and EVERYTHING else just tends to work. Well, I screwed that up recently...been off my diet, been getting to sleep way too late, and been "out of rhythm" for when I normally accomplish things. That makes it so when I DO have time to do things, I don't feel like doing them, can't think clearly, and can't predict when I'm going to have energy and when I'm going to be crashing.
A couple of days ago, I crashed. Thank God I've got a "cut day" planned into my schedule, because the other night, when I got home from work, I was edgy and couldn't relax, yet I was tired...SO tired...and couldn't concentrate well either. I decided to explore why...and that's when I realized that this whole thing started when I stayed up VERY late on a work night (not just talking to my AP, either) a couple of nights in a row. That, coupled with having my diet and other aspects of my routine all scrambled around made me feel cruddy and all out of sorts.
I went to bed a little early last night. Needless to say, I feel better already. I'll get back on my diet at supper time tonight, and get my vitamins and all back on a normal schedule....I can't stand too much more of this footloose and fancy-free stuff (A.K.A. irresponsible living habits).
Troy
posted by Polar Bear T @ 12:43 PM
3 Comments:
At May 20, 2005 10:05 AM,
Callmeteem said…
I find this interesting and your comments are valuable. I certainly in my life that proper rest, nutrition and exercise are built into experiencing the joy of the Lord and being fruitful.
I've also found routine to be very important. The thing is if I don't have routine I don't carry out any of those meaningful disciplines in my life.
At May 20, 2005 12:30 PM,
Polar Bear T said…
Hey, Tim...thanks for your comments. I'm convinced that men were just meant to have brothers in their lives. Having an accountability partner is one of the best things I've ever done for walk with God and for my personal life as well. It helps me to be a better saint, a better husband, and a better father. It's helps me face reality about my own faults and weaknesses; overcome bad habits (such as procrastination and slothfulness); and develop responsibility, self-discipline, and consistency---which translates into being a person who is in control and successful. As time goes on, I seem to reap more and more benefits from it. If this is something you'd like to look into, I'd like to invite you to join the yahoo group Tough Loving Brothers. Go to groups.yahoo.com/group/toughlovingbrothers. Hope to see you!
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