What a week it has been! I am learning a lot about patience when it comes to technology and holding physical education classes online. The Zoom teaching is a bit challenging. Are there ways to just let people in without me having to let them in in the middle of class? Why couldn't my students log in when they could last time? So, I created a new class and deleted the old. Make like H2O and go with the flow. We can do this and we will all get through this challenging time. Today, I worked my bootie and and I realized that some kids just signed in and checked out. We can't force anyone to put on their videos, but it is hard to know who is actually doing the workout. Tae Bo was the activity for today. This week we did our warm-ups with stretching, taught juggling with grocery bags and socks or tennis balls, an arm and leg workout, we got a decent cardio in and then finished with affirmations and words of wisdom. I am awesome. I am beautiful. I am creative. I am determined. I am enthusiastic. I can do anything I put my mind to. Focus on what you want in your life, not what you don't want. If you want to lose weight, don't focus on not eating, focus on healthy food choices in moderation. If you want to stop an addiction, don't focus on not doing it. Focus on what you do want in your life. Replace the addiction with something positive. Be kind and patient with yourself.
It is important to get a mentor in your life that has what you want. In twelve step programs they call them sponsors or fellow travelers. If you do not like a person or family member, stop thinking, "I don't want to be like," because you will become just like them. You see, the subconscious brain does not understand negatives. So if you say, I don't want to get angry, you are actually telling yourself you do want do get angry. So say to yourself instead, " I am peaceful and calm in all situations. I breathe and take it easy, one day at a time. All is well in my world. I am okay. Something good is going to happen to me and through me today. I am happy, joyous and free." Start saying those things to yourself and watch your life change.
I really wish I knew about the power of thoughts when I was in high school. I want all you to be the best version of yourselves. Go out there and stand tall and be confident because there are many great adventures planned for you life. I believe in you and your dreams.
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.
Coach Schenk
