The Warmup Effect: BOTH/AND Thinking and New Possibilities
[trigger]: that “warm up” article really is bothering me in a good way. some thoughts want to think it over.
[conscious thought]: searched the email until 17:56 about the article: Why You Need a Warmup by David Epstein
[referential thought]: Yeah, his book advocating Generalist was a thought-provoking and opened my eyes about its importance to learn many stuffs of your interest.
[connecting thought]: So yeah about his Substack article warming up. You know its importance in strength training. Don’t you think what we’re doing in eating better is like a warm-up too for the future?
[doubtful thought]: that’s still too far-fetched and long years ahead. my mind couldn’t comprehend it. but yes, sort of.
[expansive thought]: yes, warmup is practicing. that’s why even in your CELPIP exam on April 12th.. is the warmup –the daily practices you’re going to do.
[appreciative thought]: yeah, i get it. love love this article. i like this kind of information that changes my thinking and could influence my behavior. it cements good behaviour.
[body]: nodding
[feeling]: thankful for the article, good
[planning thought]: and we need to schedule your daily warmup practice for CELPIP. we can start tomorrow.
[thought]: yes, for sure.
[visual thought]: agreeing
[reflective thought]: you know, it makes sense to do things when it’s decided and needed in the moments or events in my life. take this for instance, i was so determined few weeks ago not to pursue any PSW, and not take the chance of applying for Permanent Resident status here in Canada. but slowly, sensible and practical thoughts weigh in. pros and cons. like why not right? also, i was not determined or my mind not set to take CELPIP or IELTS as soon as April 12, 2025 but take it probably this June. But since I decided voluntarily, having this convening with. my other thoughts.. I kinda like my decision. It makes me look forward of the new possibility of finding additional work that I can save before going back home tot he Philippines next year, December 2026. But just grabbing the opportunity while here, using BOTH/AND thinking, really helps. the AND/OR was mind troubling. all my thoughts were conflicted at each other (i assumed), but with BOTH/AND.. it loosens the tension of decision-making
[supportive thought]: you did amazing Maan Gail. this is for your family, much more with your son’s future. we never know the future, full of uncertainty.
[affirming thought]: but what i like now, what’s going on now with your mental, physical, emotional state was you let of Kingston NetworkBuddy’s 100% commitment and focus, and instead focus on your well-being and son’s needs. You are in the right place to decide what’s good and worth of your time now.
[recognizing thought]: plus, your entirety is starting to recover from the last two years of busy-ness madness, it’s a galore of unending people pleasing, being a hero to others.
[balancing thought]: well i’m not saying those are bad, no, far from it. you took chances and gave your best. you learned more about yourself. it’s just this time.. you are focusing what you intended to do here.. more of it.
[synthesizing thought]: i guess what it means is be strategic with your generosity of time, money, and care.
[validating thought]: we are in a good timing for taking and deciding to pursue PSW Maan. good job
[celebratory thought]: i’m so proud of you. BOTH/AND works.
[grateful thought]: we should be thankful of that book by Wendy K. Smith and Marianne Lewis.
[integrating thought]: even though there’s a lot to take in the book, somewhere outthere in your conscious and unscious levels, it sticks with you to use it. well done, Maan Gail.
[encouraging thought]: now we can move forward. we’re moving forward. yes, go girl!
[motivational thought]: kayang-kaya mo yan Maan. galing galing mo nga nakaya mo mabuhay at na-survive 42 years! let’s go! aim for gold in life!
[grateful thought]: thanks so much po
[feeling]: connected, understood, appreciated
end at 18:22
[meta-reflective thought]: well we haven’t talked about that article in-depth but that’s our take
[body]: stress response
[appreciative thought]: i appreciate that post you know
[questioning thought]: hmmm why stress response like throbbing mild headache? is it guilt? or wanting to dissect it?
[uncertain thought]: i don’t know. but i guess … not, i don’t know.
end at 18:24
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