The mental capacity to grow.

Happy Financial fitness Friday!

3 mile run in Wichita, KS

As I was running this morning, instead of playing my normal running play list, I turned on a podcast. The topic of discussion today was taking care of your mental self. And I thought, that is a great topic for today because part of why I run and exercise so hard is because it is part of my own mental therapy.

What does mental have to do with finance? I’m glad you asked. We tend to not think about me natal health until it is too late. At that point it becomes a financial burden. Once it becomes a burden, many don’t get the help that they need, either because they can’t afford it, or they don’t have the mental space to get the needed help. So, it is important to take care of yourself, both physically, as well as, mentally.

We all have things in life that stress us, cause us anxiety, or just that we need to find an outlet for. Some people cope by drinking, others cope my talking to a professional. And either is perfectly fine of it works for you. I would just encourage that you partake responsibly, and tell the truth the to professional. My method of coping is exercise, although I do enjoy a good Old Fashioned from time to time. After a great workout, I find I have the mental capacity to grow and to carry on with my day.

When you have a clear mind, and are not full of anxiety and stress, you are clear to make better financial and life decisions. That clarity of thought, allows you to be open to new ideas, and to focus on the tasks in front of you.

When I workout, I have the mindset, that I am leaving it all on the mat (or the road). All of my stress, any problems, any anxiety that I feeling; it all gets left there. Lighting my load to handle the day.

It is more than just being physically fit, it is also about, being mentally fit as well. It is about having the mental capacity to grow!

As always, stay physically and financially fit.

Corey

Finding space and time

A question can up recently asking when do I find the time to workout? Well, I’m lucky enough to have the time during my lunch break to get a workout in before I grab a bite to eat. My wife completes her workout right when she gets off of work. But the truth of the matter is we find the time to do the things that we want to do. Just like with money, we find the space in our budget to do the things that we want.

I started out trying to start my day with a workout. But that never seems to happen the way I want it to. So, I found a time that worked for my schedule. Now, every day, right around lunchtime I head to my gym at home and workout before I enjoy my lunch.

I had someone tell me that they didn’t have the money to do something that they needed. But soon after, the same person found the space in their budget to make a large purchase. They didn’t get a huge raise over night. No, they prioritize the large purchase.

I used to tell people I work as hard as I do because I love to eat. The truth is I see being able to enjoy the foods that I want as a reward for all of my hard work. So, I prioritize my workouts and make sure I complete them during the day.

If you have a fitness or financial question, drop me a line in the comments.

Stay physically and financially fit!

Corey

Today’s workout was: waterfall from 8

Squat punches, push-up rows, squat curls, single arm kettle bell swing, squat thrusters, explosive push-ups

This is my 4 round of the workout.

Perfect Energies: Episode 2

The newest short story From Nolan Stokes. He did it again!

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Episode 2: Hazel vs. Meltdown

That was not supposed to happen.

The basement is wrecked. The air is cloudy and tastes of cement. The pristine curtains are now riddled with laser holes and globs of Anamanian blood. The Duster’s headless body lies near its chair, green blood pooling from the stump. There’s a crater from where the… whatever it was landed. Two large footprints sit at the bottom.

How did everything get so out of hand?

I regain my composure quickly and grab Joan around his waist. “Hold on!” I say as I leap into the air. Instead of falling back to the floor, we rise higher and higher until I’m flying through the hole. Joan’s bigger than me, but I carry him easily. Perks of being superhuman.

I land us in the parking garage above. The two guards from before are lying dead in front of the elevator. The…

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