u003cpu003eThis 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 u0022knowingu0022 that you can use the map function on your phone to get from point B back to point A. Ever been there?u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSo 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 u0022PLUGGED INu0022 to your power sources. Stay unplugged too long, and you could be running with a false sense of security, close to dead.u003c/pu003e
u003cpu003eWouldn't it be better to be:u003c/pu003enu003cpu003e-physically energizedu003c/pu003enu003cpu003e-emotionally connectedu003c/pu003enu003cpu003e-mentally focusedu003c/pu003enu003cpu003e-spiritually alignedu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eDoesn'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.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIf you get too busy to plug in, you'll run out of power. It's that simple.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSo if you've reached a ceiling or even slid backwards physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually...chances are you have u0022unpluggedu0022 from the teachers, trainers, mentors, coaches, or books that brought you to your current level of success.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSometimes 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 u0022plug inu0022 often, and enjoy a long and meaningful life.u003c/pu003e
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.
