Challenge #3 Balancing the “Self”

Welcome to Challenge 3! There are 4 Areas of Self that I believe when lived to the fullest create your BEST SELF- your BEST ME – Your BEST YOU. All areas of self are founded on the common notion that we operate from a place of sincere unconditional love and presence.

The challenge is reflecting on these FOUR explorative questions with an open mind and free from any self-ridicule. The answers might just transform the way you think about your life, help identify your authentic truth, and encourage self-love.

PHYSICAL SELF

TRANSFORMATIONAL TRUTH- EITHER YOU ARE TRULY FIT AND VIBRANT OR YOU ARE NOT?
Are you living a healthy, vibrant, energetically fit life?
Do you have good nutrition and exercise habits? The power of habits…
Do you invest time, money, and energy into taking excellent care of your body?
Are you happy with your level of physical health?
How healthy and “green” is your environment?
Do I practice breathing and presence?
Do I take supplements or prescription medications?
Am I sleeping in REM?
Am I hydrated?
Identify your wants/want nots for this area of self.
• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Hydration
• Natural light
• Sleep
• Medication
• Supplements
• Breathing
• Yoga
• Intimacy
• Green living
• Aromatherapy
• Chiropractic Care

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL SELF

EITHER YOU TRULY BELIEVE IN YOURSELF OR YOU DON’T.
Do you unconditionally believe in yourself?
How strong is your inner critic? What do you tell yourself?
Do you have healthy thoughts that shape your life and actions?
Do you regularly express gratitude for the good things in your life?
Do you respect, love, and appreciate yourself?
What are my belief systems/truths about the following:
(Carbohydrates, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Eggs, Fiber, Meal Habits, Cardio workouts, Strength training, Weight loss, Play, Sunlight, Prescription drugs, Footwear, goal setting, rest)

Identify your wants/want nots for this area of self.

• Daily Affirmations/Self – Reflections
• Releasing negative believes
• Calming the inner critic
• Charting your moods
• Feeling your feelings
• Positive Thinking
• Gratitude journaling
• Self- Forgiveness
• Word of the day
• Competency challenge
• Creativity

CONNECTED SELF

EITHER YOUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE TRULY SUPPORTING YOU OR THEY AREN’T
Are your relationships supporting your authentic self or do they make you acclimate to accommodate?
Do you have clear and open communication with family and friends?
How do you engage with the world at large?
Identify your wants/want nots for this area of self.
• Family
• Friends
• Community
• Finding purpose and meaning
• Spiritual
• Prayer/Meditation
• Engagement with the world at large
• Set Boundaries
• Learn to say No

PERSONAL SELF

EITHER YOU ARE TRULY BEING THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE OR YOU AREN’T
Are you waking up alive, engaged with the world and ready to serve greatly?
How well do you feel connected to your inner “true self” ?
Do you find meaning and joy in your work/study?
Do you feel free to express yourself creatively? How?
What are my core values?
Have a done a vision board, a bucket list?
Whats your word?
Identify your wants/want nots for this area of self.
• Routine
• Fulfilling work
• Setting goals
• Relaxation
• Travel
• Bucket Lists
• Vision Boards
• Humor
• Stress Reduction
• Time Management