Apr 17 2009
Addiction In Action
One of the things that I do know well about myself is that I am prone to addictions. Food, alcohol and even exercise addictions have been part of my psyche for as long as I can remember. You might think that an exercise addiction is a good thing, but quite honestly, addictive behavior in any form is dysfunctional. It fosters unhealthy thinking about yourself and a negative or disruptive pattern of behavior.
Being so focused on ensuring you get X-hours of workouts per day or per week, particularly when your expectations are ridiculously aggressive will wear you down mentally, before you raise your arms to perform one series of movements.
So the aim in my life has been to balance one thing against another, like a juggler with all his balls in the air. It may work for a while, but eventually, I will take my eyes away long enough to drop everything in a big heap on the floor, including myself.
If you are addictive like me, you know exactly what I am talking about. Take heart, because you are not alone and you are doing just fine. We all are. So get those balls back in the air and good luck.
