Homeostasis

If anyone watched the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance" there is one thing you can take from it. The championship mentality takes an extreme amount of focus and dedication. Who could argue with the results? The man became a global icon and sports legend.The caveat to that is you lose sight of everything else in your world. My biggest curiosity is how he managed to stay whole through his otherwise grueling career. As you forge through each day with tunnel vision it's easy to lose what the human body biologically requires. Homeostasis.

What is homeostasis? According to Britannica it's the self-regulating process by which the human body maintains stability and balance. By design we biologically crave balance. This is why when you don't eat enough you feel lethargic. The body winds down to conserve energy to attempt to balance itself out. This is just one example of how the body maintains. You have to be aware of your external stress as well. So much goes into us feeling whole. Which is why it amazes me to witness world class people sustain as they do.

Have you ever had those days when you just didn't have the energy for anything. You couldn't really focus on one task. Typically your mind swirled with thoughts that were often more negative than positive. Even the most motivated of us have them. There are times where I consider alienating myself. This feeling can be explained by a lack of balance. This is where emotional intelligence wins the day. Being self-aware enough to understand that something is off and it's okay is something I think everyone with a championship mentality needs. You can typically trace the source of these thoughts to something that is lacking but it takes some reflection.

You may be thinking what's the point of all of this information surrounding homeostasis? I believe in the grand scheme of life we are all chasing fulfillment in one way or another. My goal is and will always be to help everyone identify what it is they are capable of. Life can be full of joy and success. You must also accept that It's okay to struggle or fail during your journey. Find your balance by navigating life's highs and lows. Continue to chase your dreams!" Through hard work and dedication there is no height that you can't reach!"