Train for Life

Category: Self-Reflection

  • Mindful Monday

    Just Like Me Bring to mind someone you are mad at now, in the past, or save this prompt for a future upset. Say to yourself: This person is learning about life, just like me. This person wishes to be loved, just like me. This person has suffered in the past, just like me. This…

  • Mindful Monday

    Role Models Perseverance is the continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure. How would a person you admire deal with your problems? What would this person say or do to keep persisting?   *   After completing the first leg in Peloton’s Palomar Mountain Climb Series with Christine d’Ercole today (May 18, 2024),…

  • Mindful Monday

    Celebrate Imperfection The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its unstable foundation. What is a quirk that you can learn to appreciate in someone? Pick a personal struggle or flaw and turn it into something that spreads inspiration.     *   My Self-Reflection A quirk that I can learn to appreciate in someone is…

  • Welcome May

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For this month, focus on slowing down and simplifying. What is one thing you can remove from your schedule today?

  • Mindful Monday

    Three Good Things Write down three (3) things that went well during the past week. Describe what you (and other people) did and said, and how you felt. Why did these things happen? What role(s) did you play? How can you attract more good things this week?         *      …

  • Mindful Monday

    Reality Check When you feel like you have got no (good) choice: Get a second opinion from someone you trust or someone who has been in your situation (or a similar situation). Even if the other person’s views are not helpful, the act of explaining can help you to better process your dilemma.    …

  • Mindful Monday

    The Joy Thief Spending your time and energy on comparing yourself to others is a way of robbing yourself of a joyful life. * Who have you compared yourself to in the last 24 hours, the last week or month? Did this comparison make you feel more insecure or more motivated to improve and grow?…

  • Mindful Monday

    Gratitude Attitude Set a timer for five (5) minutes. Write down what you are thankful for.  Take a picture(s) of something that brings you joy. Do this gratitude activity each day for one (1) week.  What do you notice? *Challenge: Continue this activity for one (1) month.     *     Unconditional love from my…

  • In Loving Memory

    Cali, my buddy, my side kick, my shadow… my best friend for 16.5 years. I miss you so much. You brought abundant joy, happiness, and unconditional love to my life especially when I needed it the most. You ‘just knew’ the times I was struggling, down, depressed, anxious, or scared, and reached out your paw (literally!).…

  • Welcome April

    In what ways will you play and find joy this month?