A Reflection On My Life

Within Sports Coaching Literature, it has been established that reflection is a generic term for intellectual and effective activities, in which individuals examine their experiences, in order to develop new understanding and intrapersonal appreciation (Knowles, et al., 2006). Research in this field has advocated reflective practice as an approach to professional development which positively impacts coaching effectiveness (Cropley, et al., 2012). This reflective report shall discuss, analyse and evaluate my own personal development throughout my first semester spent studying at UCFB, in order to develop new understanding and intrapersonal appreciation, and help explore my decisions and experiences, increasing understanding of

So how can one make it through these physical obstacles and come out on the other side? We need a strong physical and mental base to guide us through the physical pain. This is what a yoga practice brings to our healing as we strengthen our body through the strengthening of our mind and vice versa. The authors highlight this with an insightful quote

Yoga and Meditation: Chronic pain changes the brain structure linking to depression, anxiety and impaired mental function. Yoga has a differing effect on the brain and can relieve chronic pain by promoting strength and flexibility while calming the mind to reduce stress. Stress is known to cause muscles to spasm. Practicing asana, the postures of yoga, breathing and meditation, trains your body to

The art of doing yoga we know today originated 5000 years ago in India. The infinite cognitive, physiological, and neurological benefits of yoga have been found and proven effective in regaining energy, balance, and health. Practicing this ancient body art, even just for few short minutes, will enable an individual to regain balance and physical energy. Regular practice of yoga can bring improvement in health, in mind and body, increased energy, well-being, and

When an individual participates in yoga, the individual is more aware of their surroundings and mind, and they are engaged with their breath while they transition from one pose to the next. This can allow for physical control and the mindset for the person that they are able to control their physical symptoms without the related arousal or tension that would occur normally. Over time, the individual may be able to tolerate an uncomfortable symptom or thought therefore, they can simultaneously live his/her life in a meaningful way with distraction from the

Yoga teaches you to be aware of your posture and alignment. The mindfulness training gives yogis tools for engaging with pain in a way reduces damaging emotions. Most chronic pain remedies are ineffective because the treatment

In yoga and in life, it helps to establish a strong sense of balance in order to practice yoga fully. When we find this balance, new possibility is available to us in all facets of our life.

Are you in pain? If you are, then you will be glad to hear that there is another pain relief option available to you – Yoga. A lot of individuals suffering from any kind of pain are now turning to alternative methods to relieve pain. They have grown tired of using medicines or drugs which oftentimes have undesirable side effects.

My personal mission statement is as follows: To be a positive and influential person in society while still being myself at all times.

Beginning the writing process, I established for myself a mental roadmap. I asked myself what I was trying to say, and what the goal or intent of the writing would be. Was I attempting to persuade my readers, or to be didactic instead? I considered the "how" part of the equation later, and honed each sentence word for word. The how part of the writing process was relatively simple compared to the question of what to say, and why. I had to imbue the paper with social commentary, for there was much to say about these readings.

One's dream and aspirations to supersede in life must be stronger and greater than limitations set forth by others. The experience that were bestowed to me during my short life has elevated me to the woman I am today. Please walk with me as I give you the opportunity to see the world from my eyes:

Today I reflected on my life and my ambitions and dreams. I also reflected on how I came to be where I am in my life. I can honestly say I like my job and the direction my life is going, finally. I have a wonderful wife that I know is the reason I am where I am today. I can take no credit for my job or even the education I am getting because she encouraged me to go back to school and continue my education or I would not have. These thoughts make me feel emancipated when I admit them because it is often hard for me to admit that my wife is the one who made me what I am and not myself. The decisions I made in my youth I know are a product of my own bad judgment and I cannot place that blame on anyone but myself. My children are grown, and we are not close in our relationship. I can only blame myself for my selfish attitude when they were young. I blame myself not only for not always being accessible to my children but because I chose to put my career as a detective before my children. This was no one else’s decision but my own and I have paid for these choices in many ways over the span of my life.

breathe or function at all and would be an empty shell for one cannot operate or function without it.

How are you? I hope all is well with you and your family. It has been a long time since we last spoke. You were always curious about my past experience and my outlook on life. With everything in life going fast paced, I never had that chance to fulfill that curiosity. At the moment, I am taking a sociology class which makes me look at my life from a sociological standpoint and I want to share with you some of my experiences and how it is influenced by society.