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I seem to write better at night. I also seem to writer better when I am sad. Strange thing, after 53 years on Earth, I have yet to figure out why this is the case. Like Arsenio Hall would proclaim on his late night talk show, it's another thing that makes me go, "Hmmm."
After a running workout of five miles, I feel incredibly relaxed mentally. Again, I cannot figure that one out precisely, but I do understand the physical exertion has a calming effect on my thoughts, concerns, and the mental "To Dos" that are constantly running through my mind during the day.
What I am very certain of is that without inner peace, it is extremely hard to exhibit discipline.
I often think of myself in a mental battle, fighting between "good and bad," "right and wrong." A physical workout calms my nerves and provides clarity in my vision and decision-making abilities. I mention this as a preface to the concept that if a person does not have any inner peace, he or she will find it extremely hard to stick to a financial budget, capital appreciation goals, and the like.
In my humble opinion, without inner peace, we fail even before we begin our financial resurrection. Most people want to be financially solvent; it may be my naiveté but I think that to be true.
However, a significant number of folks have not developed the mental discipline (or mental toughness ) to say no to the usual suspects or deterrents to financial success like;
Interestingly, when I worked a part-time job as a women's shoe salesman, I noticed many customers shopped out of sheer boredom at home or with the idea that shopping was medicinal and would make them feel better somehow.
One's inner peace brings about a sense of calm in the midst of challenge, controversy, or boredom. With a sense of inner peace, also known as calm, you can think in a clear and concise manner when it comes to making very important financial/monetary decisions.
Without it, I know I was doomed and destined to fail. I stumbled upon this theory by mere chance. I am a former collegiate athlete and workouts were part and parcel of most of my teenage and adult life. After college graduation, I found recreational basketball leagues inconvenient and thus began to do more individual running and weight lifting workouts. I began to notice that my thinking seemed to be much clearer after I finished my workouts. In short, the workouts were and remain a great stress reliever.
For those of you in the midst of financial challenges, a simple 30-minute workout of any kind, two to three times per week, will give you a better frame of mind and a healthier body. More importantly, you will experience greater clarity and vision about your personal financial situation.
Please remember, I am by no means suggesting your financial challenges will merely disappear by exercising more often, but working out will provide a foundation to your mental resiliency during your "financial debt resurrection journey."
Good luck and remember, "When we try, we do not fail."
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Joseph Thompson
Joe Thompson has been a Debt Management Plan (DMP) customer with CareOne Debt Relief Services since September 2008 and recently graduated to become debt-free!! Joe Thompson is active in many non-profit areas including; acting as Site Director for I.S. 8 NIKE Youth Basketball and has served as a mentor to many young inner city youths. As a hobby, Joe is a high school and college basketball referee in the New Jersey tri state area. Having officially completed the Debt Management Plan, Joe Thompson is excited to share what his experience on the DMP was like as well as what made his experience a successful one. Look for more posts under the My Journey out of Debt blog. Compensated CareOne Debt Relief Services Blogger.
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