# 2- 'This is Your Life'

I remember a show called 'This is your life' They would have a featured guest and bring out some of their old schools friends, family members, coaches, teachers etc. They would give a recollection of their experiences with that particular individual and I am sure some were wondering if anyone was going to give out too much information. They would laugh and sometimes cry over the memories and moments forgotten. A review of past accomplishments, schools attended, awards, personal achievements and current activities.
History is a lesson. We learn from our past experiences.It reminds us of where we came from, it gives us memories but more importantly it gives us an indication of who we are as a person.
When we came into this world we had to learn to be mobile so we crawled and eventually started to pull our self up to walk. Many times we would fall but with persistence and the encouragement from our parents step by step we were able to move forward confidently. In school we were taught particular lessons or sport activities and rewarded with grades, certificates of achievement or sometimes a gift. If in the work environment a raise, awards, gifts, thank-you cards were given as a sign of appreciation. As a parent or family member a hug or kiss just for being you.
When in doubt about yourself or lacking in confidence have a look at your life up to now. I have what I call my 'Ego Book.' I include all my news paper clippings, certificates, awards, thank-you cards, photos with famous people etc. to remind me of the many things I have done in the past. As I go through the pages of my book emotions of each experience energizes me to over come any doubt that I had about myself. My thank-you cards are probably the most powerful. By the way this is not about boasting it is about personal achievement.
You may think this does not apply to you today but perhaps someday it will. If the show 'This is Your Life' were to call today for you to appear in December, would they be able to fill in the hour slot about your wonderful past up to now or fill the time up with commercials? Do you feel that you have not accomplished anything? If you do not know where to start try asking friends, work colleges and family members what memories they have of you. Still nothing? Then have a good look at your life and how you can participate.The action creates emotion, movement creates the action and talk is just talk. Don't wait for others to make it happen for you you are the author of your own book. 'This is Your Life'

'Discipline the Mind, Listen to the Body & the rest will Follow'

Martina Aumua- Lifestyle & Fitness Coach
martinaaumua@gmail.com