Book smarts

It amazes me at how smart and dumb I can be at the same time. For example, while working on my Bachelor's degree at the University of Alaska Anchorage I was required to take a statistics course. The homework was not required to be turned in. The grade was based solely off of three exams. I went through nearly the entire semester without doing the homework. The first test, I received a D. The second test, I received an F. A week before the final exam, I studied until my brain couldn't handle statistics any longer. All I did, for seven days before the exam, was do the homework, something I should have been doing the entire time. I completed the final exam with an A, which garnered me a C in the course. I passed and most of the work was done at the last minute. When I need to be, I can be very smart and learn things very quickly. Its one of my top strengths according to Strengthsfinders. If you have not read this book, I would recommend you purchase it. There is an access code to the Strengthsfinders assessment and from there you will discover what you are good at doing. It was right on the nose for me. 

Pain

Today’s rating is Negative.

I am in physical and emotional pain. I didn’t expect to be declined for the job. If I had expected that, I wouldn’t have spent over $450 to go to the interview. The only healthy way I’ve been able to deal with this pain is to get things done. I applied for more jobs online, which is just a black hole for my resume. I vacuumed, did laundry, and dishes. I probably need to do something else but my brain is not working correctly. Maybe that’s why I let my husband leave without saying something good and why I am completely lost as to what my next move will be.

Healthy Choices

Today’s rating is Positive.

I made some healthy choices today. First I spent some time planning with a health coach. I got this service for free from work. I always take whatever is free especially when I need it. After that, I went to the gym and met with a personal trainer. I am excited to see the progress I will get from the extra help.

One of the important issues to watch out for is stress. I read in The 24 Hour Customer that a stressed individual will have a more difficult time making decisions and rely more on the routine function side of the brain. How can we be expected to make healthy choices when we are living with bad habits?

Today, I made some goals. I plan on finding some new friends, find a new job, and get more fit. These are some big goals but I know if I can keep my focus, I will be successful.