Imagine we taught math like we taught anything else. Once you learn the alphabet, the doors open to poetry, storytelling, research, the dramatic arts, and so much more. These few brush strokes, and you could be the next Picasso, Monet, Chagall, Jackson Pollack (one of my favourite artists) or pick your favourite artist. Learn that ready position and you could be the next Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe, Lindsay Vonn, or pick your favourite sports superstar.
When I started this PhD project back in 2015 I had no intention of ever teaching. Now that we are at the conclusion of this project I really want to teach. I think teaching in an engineering classroom would combine my love of coaching and engineering. I am also hoping to find something that allows me to continue researching, because I found out I really love that too.
The caloric and mental expenditure yesterday and the days leading up to this event were enormous. It reminds me that in my training for the track and the marathon, I also have to respect the efforts that I make in my professional life. I do not do this often, so no, I do not believe that this takes away from my training. In fact, I think it makes me stronger both mentally and phsycially.
When I get stressed, I generally do not eat. When I snack, I do not always make the best choices. Most mornings, coffee is the first thing that hits my lips. I decided to improve my eating habits. I would buy food to help me make better choices.
I suffer from imposter syndrome. I never think I have prepared enough. I do not believe I belong. I doubt my previous work, I downplay my past accomplishments and successes.
This a great time to reflect on the first half of 2019, check in with your goals, and decide if it might be time to chase something different.
It got me thinking, in this day and age how perfectionism is celebrated; it can be challenging to admit that you made a mistake. Once you realise you may have made a mistake, owning up, and apologising can be even more intimidating.
Happiness is a practice. In the face of adversity and discomfort, what aspect can you view as positive and joyful? If someone is irritating you, how can you shift your perspective such that their behaviour no longer irritates you? How can you find the ‘good’ in life?
Today is a day to celebrate all the things related to running. Today is a day to celebrate your running, your friend’s running, and all those that inspire you. It is a day to think about all the joys of running, and yes there are sorrows, but they make the happy moments that much more satisfying.
I wrote that 56 hours might be the new magic number for sleep – the magical 8 hours a night over a week (8 x 7 = 56). Most people probably do not achieve 56 hours over a week, and likely operate in a sleep deficient, impaired state. Not only is it unproductive, but it also not safe.