This is a principle that I learned in school.
The SAID principle is generally applied to athletes that need to train for a specific sport. Do they need to focus on speed, on power, on endurance? Athletes train on the field and in the weight room for not only their sport, but their specific position.
I have begun to consider how many other areas of life that the SAID principle can be applied.
- If I sit on the couch and eat junk all day, my body adapts and becomes really good at coping with that specific habit.
- As I meditate more often, my body is becoming more adept at relaxing quickly. I am not carrying stress in my shoulders nearly as much.
- Though paddleboarding involves a great core workout, my abs were really sore after returning to the gym’s sit-up chair.
- I have heard that many writers write something everyday. Even if it is not directly related to a current project, it can improve writing.
- If faking a smile can make you happy, can whining make you more miserable?
What are you adapting to?
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I’m adapting to my children moving through adolescence and gaining their independence. Can be a difficult, but also rewarding, transition for the family.
There is a lot of new territory to cover in that expedition! Good luck, and enjoy. 8)
I’m adapting to “being is enough.” xoxoM
Simply stated, hard to do!!! 8)
Yes, we keep forgetting that simple ain’t easy! xoxoM
Excellent questions. I do indeed agree with “If faking a smile can make you happy, can whining make you more miserable?” I works for me I know that if I’m down if I make an effort to smile, even if it feels fake for a bit, I do end up feeling better.
I am amazed sometimes how well it does work. 8)
Job stress, distance running, impending empty nest…..
It’s always something, if we’re lucky! 🙂
I suppose that is true. There is always another goal to be achieved. The trick there is to be both happy where you are and excited about where you are going. 8)
Indeed! I like this zone right now! 🙂
I am adapting to my new approach to blogging. It’s more fun and I am now enjoying the experience ………… even when I come here 😉 Great post Katie 😀 Ralph xox
“…even when…”? lol, glad you are finding the zone my friend. Even if it does bring you here! ;). Thanks for the visit. 8)
I’m in the zone !! I’ve no idea why I came here !! Must be your magnetic personality. Now which way is North?? 🙂 xox
Just rub a needle in your hair and put int on a cork floating in a bowl of water. It will point north. Oh wait, was that rub a balloon in hair and a needle on a magnet?? Hehe. Is that coffee done yet..8)
Good idea trashing 😀
I like to be random, but that thread was crazy. I’m glad you didn’t get too ensnarled in it. Oh the web we weave, even when entering the WP twilight zone. 8)
You mean *dramatic music* we actually entered *music reaching a crescendo* the WP twilight zone. *silence* 😉
Interesting thought..probably yes…!…Diane
🙂
Another good post Katie. At the moment I guess I unfortunately am adapting to longer and longer working hours!
Good to hear your meditation is going well too!
Namaste
James
Thanks! Sorry about the longer hours. I have been doing some special projects for work on the weekends and am having a hard time just figuring out what day it is. Fingers crossed, that it over for me. Good luck with yours!!!! 8)
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I like this post ~ have you heard, fake it till you make it ~ it’s just like your smile analogy! Smiles are contagious so I just try to keep smiling! 🙂
Sorry, something went wrong in notifications. Thanks for the comment. I do try to smile when out and about. It is wonderful how many times a smile is returned from strangers. 8)