The 365 Commitment

Day 17 – Fight or Flight?

So yesterday I was all pumped up and excited to seize the day. Today I am stumbling through my list with a sense of apathy. I am trying to figure this emotion out. One thing is for certain – I am keeping the commitment! Regardless of my mood, I am going to prayerfully create my list each morning. Even if I just put one thing down that I need to do – I am going to make sure that I keep my end of the bargain up.

So I analyzed this morning, why the sudden change of emotion? From elation to annoyance. I think I have it figured out. It is stress. Stress about things that you have to accomplish, or stress about what someone said to you or what you said to someone. It seems that stress of this sort causes a flight or fight response in people. My reaction is either to run away and bury myself in an activity that distracts me (like watching TV, flight) or to drop everything I am doing and focus on the one problem with intensity (fight).

This is what causes the process of good habit forming to fall apart. We get stressed and our reaction is not do to the normal right thing that keeps us stable – our reaction is to do something different. I am going to spend more time thinking about this, not sure I have the complete answer.

However, one thing is for certain – times of stress is when it is even MORE critical to sit quietly in the morning and really prayerfully consider what you need to focus on today. It is in these moments where an honest conversation with yourself to determine if fight, flight or stay the course is required.

Maybe I am the only one that experiences this phenomena, perhaps I am just rambling through this email so that I can quickly check the box on what I am supposed to do today so that I can get on to the “fight” mode I want to be in right now.

Ok. Taking a deep breath. I got my list done, I am not going to let others destroy what is important to me. Now it is time to FIGHT! Game on!

Guy Reams (17)
365 Member

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Share the Post:

Recent Blogs

Day 329 – Art is Capturing the Form

The author explores the concept of art through the lens of form and function, using two tape measures as an analogy. They then delve into Charles Ross’s Star Axis project, which aims to capture the journey of the North Star, suggesting it as a powerful example of art capturing form and connecting humanity across time.

Read More

Day 328 – Would You Trust Your Brain?

The author explores the idea of copying a human brain into an AI and questions the trustworthiness of such an AI, highlighting human biases and limitations. The piece argues that AI excels in repetitive tasks and factual recall but will never truly think like a human. It also delves into the author’s personal frustration with an AI agent, revealing that the frustration stemmed from their own inadequacy and unwillingness to plan, rather than the AI’s limitations. The author concludes by suggesting that AI’s “flaws” often reflect human tendencies and a lack of clarity in communication.

Read More

Day 327 – We Need God

This article explores the practical necessity of a concept of God, regardless of personal belief in a literal deity. It argues that humans need a higher, fixed point of reference to establish values, prevent self-serving rationalizations, and guide their aspirations beyond immediate desires and worldly pursuits.

Read More

Day 326 – Small Things Do Not Automatically Compound

This article explores the idea that while small, consistent actions are powerful, they don’t automatically compound into significant results. It emphasizes that mindful repetition, reflection, and adjusting the process are crucial to ensure habits remain effective and aligned with their original purpose.

Read More
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x