This article is not about smart phones, but let’s use them as an example. How much good is your phone when the battery is dead? Not much, right? In fact, I would say it is worse than having no phone at all. Why? Because It gives a false sense of security – such as believing you will get a call when someone tries to reach you, or “knowing” that you can use the map function on your phone to get from point B back to point A. Ever been there?
So where am I going with this? Well, you my friend are much the same way as your phone. That is, increasingly worthless without regularly being “PLUGGED IN” to your power sources. Stay unplugged too long, and you could be running with a false sense of security, close to dead.
Wouldn’t it be better to be:
-physically energized
-emotionally connected
-mentally focused
-spiritually aligned
Doesn’t sound too bad, does it? How do you get there? By being regularly and routinely plugged into your sources of personal power, which include the people and/or activities that give you strength, endurance, knowledge, instruction, motivation, inspiration, wisdom, and accountability.
If you get too busy to plug in, you’ll run out of power. It’s that simple.
So if you’ve reached a ceiling or even slid backwards physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually…chances are you have “unplugged” from the teachers, trainers, mentors, coaches, or books that brought you to your current level of success.
Sometimes we get satisfied before knowing true fulfillment. Always be reading, learning, listening, applying, testing, measuring, improving, and ever reaching for bigger and better things in all areas. So “plug in” often, and enjoy a long and meaningful life.
Thomas C. Jensen is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and a nationally certified personal trainer through both the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Harding University and a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. As a wellness speaker and franchisor, he has shared his expertise in health and fitness with diverse audiences. He has been professionally training and consulting clients of all ages and backgrounds, for both health and human performance, for over 20 years. In March of 2004, he launched Elect Wellness, a thriving home-delivered personal training and nutrition coaching company, which has since expanded into an effective franchise system.
