Comments on: Start With the Physical http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/ Personal Development for Smart People Sat, 09 May 2009 21:45:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Steve Pavlina http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1972 Steve Pavlina Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:52:34 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1972 I wouldn't put a label on the type or style of meditation I do. It's mainly a matter of breathing, sitting quietly, and listening to my thoughts until my mind becomes more clear and focused -- is there an apppropriate label for that? I've tried a few structured forms of meditation, and I sometimes use guided meditation tapes, but I usually like to keep it simple. I've found it beneficial, especially for the relaxation it provides to my body and mind. Running is also a form of meditation for me, at least when I'm in good physical condition. I wouldn’t put a label on the type or style of meditation I do. It’s mainly a matter of breathing, sitting quietly, and listening to my thoughts until my mind becomes more clear and focused — is there an apppropriate label for that? I’ve tried a few structured forms of meditation, and I sometimes use guided meditation tapes, but I usually like to keep it simple.

I’ve found it beneficial, especially for the relaxation it provides to my body and mind. Running is also a form of meditation for me, at least when I’m in good physical condition.

]]> By: Chris http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 Chris Thu, 28 Apr 2005 05:19:20 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1969 Steve Agreed that physical fitness is a great starting point. Following that, you have mentioned meditation a few times in passing, which is something that interests me but I have never really found that easy to commence. What type of meditation do you do, and how do you learn the relevant techniques? Have you found this beneficial to your well-being? I love your site - very insightful. Please keep it up. Steve

Agreed that physical fitness is a great starting point. Following that, you have mentioned meditation a few times in passing, which is something that interests me but I have never really found that easy to commence. What type of meditation do you do, and how do you learn the relevant techniques? Have you found this beneficial to your well-being?

I love your site – very insightful. Please keep it up.

]]> By: James Scott http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1960 James Scott Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:57:57 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1960 After spending most of my 20s overweight and unfit, I made a commitment three years ago to change. Excercise became a top priority, even as I was working full time, enrolled in a part-time graduate school program and expecting my first child. I started running and lost about 50 pounds over the course of six months. Three years later, I've kept the weight off. After some knee trouble I switched to cycling, which had been a great passion of mine during college. Now, fitness is an important component of my life - my wife might call it an obsession! My workouts are unbreakable appointments with myself. I am as amazed as anybody else that I was able to do this, but it has made me a better time manager and (I hope) a better parent. Don't wait - do it now - you *can* change! After spending most of my 20s overweight and unfit, I made a commitment three years ago to change. Excercise became a top priority, even as I was working full time, enrolled in a part-time graduate school program and expecting my first child. I started running and lost about 50 pounds over the course of six months. Three years later, I’ve kept the weight off. After some knee trouble I switched to cycling, which had been a great passion of mine during college. Now, fitness is an important component of my life – my wife might call it an obsession! My workouts are unbreakable appointments with myself. I am as amazed as anybody else that I was able to do this, but it has made me a better time manager and (I hope) a better parent.

Don’t wait – do it now – you *can* change!

]]> By: Mike Welsh http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1854 Mike Welsh Tue, 19 Apr 2005 07:17:19 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1854 P.S. It seems there already many comments on vegetarianism in a previous entry: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/30-days-to-success/#comments Along with some insightful information about protein that I was ignorant of. :) P.S. It seems there already many comments on vegetarianism in a previous entry: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/30-days-to-success/#comments

Along with some insightful information about protein that I was ignorant of. :)

]]> By: Mike Welsh http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1853 Mike Welsh Tue, 19 Apr 2005 06:59:04 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1853 To Anonymous: I used to be a vegetarian, though not a particularly strict one. I didn't do it out of particular concern for animal rights or spirituality, although I find those noble causes and additional benefits of being a vegetarian. I simply do not care for the taste of most meats! However, I have recently switched back to eating meats because I've been trying to gain muscle mass. I felt I was not getting enough protein in my diet. As for the article, I agree totally. Exercising will produce a huge boost to self-esteem, relieves stress, and you just generally feel like you've conquered the world after a good workout. It's easy to incorporate simple exercises into your daily routine, and the benefits are excellent! To Anonymous:
I used to be a vegetarian, though not a particularly strict one. I didn’t do it out of particular concern for animal rights or spirituality, although I find those noble causes and additional benefits of being a vegetarian. I simply do not care for the taste of most meats!

However, I have recently switched back to eating meats because I’ve been trying to gain muscle mass. I felt I was not getting enough protein in my diet.

As for the article, I agree totally. Exercising will produce a huge boost to self-esteem, relieves stress, and you just generally feel like you’ve conquered the world after a good workout. It’s easy to incorporate simple exercises into your daily routine, and the benefits are excellent!

]]> By: Steve Pavlina http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1851 Steve Pavlina Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:56:08 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1851 Sonya, that's still very general, so I'd suggest doing a search on amazon.com on those topics and then look for books and audio programs that get at least 4-5 star ratings from customers. For starters though I can recommend Julie Morgenstern's <i>Organizing From the Inside Out</i>. Sonya, that’s still very general, so I’d suggest doing a search on amazon.com on those topics and then look for books and audio programs that get at least 4-5 star ratings from customers. For starters though I can recommend Julie Morgenstern’s Organizing From the Inside Out.

]]> By: Sonya http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 Sonya Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:45:56 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1850 Hi, I wanted to buy motivational cds or books. Most importantly, I need to learn how be organizied and improve time management skills. Thanks! Hi, I wanted to buy motivational cds or books. Most importantly, I need to learn how be organizied and improve time management skills. Thanks!

]]> By: Argenberg http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1841 Argenberg Mon, 18 Apr 2005 12:20:38 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1841 My body is a temple. A temple of my soul. You must first build a grand great temple. DJ Tiesto In Search Of Sunrise, Volume 3 (2002) 08, Your Body Is A Temple My body is a temple. A temple of my soul.

You must first build a grand great temple.

DJ Tiesto
In Search Of Sunrise, Volume 3 (2002)
08, Your Body Is A Temple

]]> By: Steve Pavlina http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Steve Pavlina Mon, 18 Apr 2005 02:17:48 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1833 @Sonya: I could recommend hundreds of resources I've found useful, so you'll have to be very specific about what you're looking for. @Sonya: I could recommend hundreds of resources I’ve found useful, so you’ll have to be very specific about what you’re looking for.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/comment-page-1/#comment-1828 Anonymous Sun, 17 Apr 2005 10:06:05 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04/start-with-the-physical/#comment-1828 Any of you vegetarians? Any of you vegetarians?

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