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Goal setting, directions mind dump

Emotions: Unfocused, relaxed, creative. Morales Had an incident today which brought me to think about how I react to situations, and giving in to anger and doing things I will regret. This particular event happened when I made a mistake, and was unwilling to accept that and instead took it out on someone else. I want to be the sort of person who is willing to admit to error and look for a solution to how I can improve for the future, being humble and committed to personal improvement always, not getting too ahead of myself. Directions I learned today also that setting short term goals for the day, or Sunday afternoon like today it gives me more direction on both days off, and at work. Achieving goals, even simple ones (get forehand huck to sit in wind, good distance, lead a reciever), provide a positive boost, and the process of figuring this out can be fun. Stimulates creativity! For example: trying to think of creative ways to sit the disc out in front of receiver, visualizing...

Practicing mindfulness

Monday. 13th June Emotions: Tired, relaxed. satisfied. Today I am focusing on relaxing and recovering while I have the chance here at home up north. Weather is beautiful, should be a good next few days. Learning that the trick to keeping the day from slipping away is simply practicing mindfulness. Just being focused on the present moment, and what lies immediately in front, tasks, environment, etc. This can be done without trying to be over-productive and still giving the body and mind a restful day. Effort The key word used so often to separate the good from the best in all sports. Ultimate is no different, so no surprise that the best got to where they are by putting in that extra sprint in practice, layout bid, throwing session, sideline voice. All of it adds up. Extra effort in all areas to better oneself can be done in a more planned way, like choosing a personal goal/ focus in training to work on. Using time available to refine the more crucial skills would be a great h...

Don't mind the mind

Tuesday 30th May: Emotions: Calm, relaxed, focused Been thinking about overthinking lately. The more I learn I realise its better to not try and control negative thoughts, a good technique is to just observe and be aware. A higher kind of awareness doesn't follow negative thoughts down dark passages, but just legs them crash harmlessly like waves against rock. Today I have been letting go of the sense of urgency lingering in my mind the last few days, that I need to try harder and push more toward finding more work opportunity, keep moving forward. Friday 3rd June: Right here, right now. This is all I will ever be, the best I can be. Recovery running. Awesome feeling, great friday night activity. Need to keep more variation in my training schedule to let body recover and adapt properly. If I'm too tired to do hill sprints, strength session, go for a recovery run! Making concious decisions to do whats best for me, even though I don't want to sometimes. Sitting on inte...