The test this year has been a real struggle for me to maintain or even stay in touch with mentally, never mind the demo challenge, grading assignments...... When I entered into this challenge this year, I felt like I was setting myself up for failure, but continued through with it.
The first quarter of the year I stayed on track with my up front challenges (personal and mandatory I Ho Chuan), but avoided my grading requirements. My work shift to Brooks and all the changes that I went through career wise and with being away from my family took its toll. I entered into the GCC challenge, which I thought would assist and keep me engaged in my Kung Fu and its challenges (also my Death Race training), but as I merged into the second quarter, I was in major overload!
The second quarter....I drug my butt through this quarter with defeat at surface. My test numbers (commitment and consistency) dropped; however my running and mental strength remained intact. At this point, working in a new area had come together due to the additional hours and commitment which I had put in.
The way this year has played out for me, has not surprised me at all. I did set myself up for failure, in regards to this test, which leaves me defeated in that regard, however, I know what I have accomplished in other areas of my life/ kung fu and I still hold my head high.
Mental stability though my busy life style/ kung fu training has been an aspect that I hold over and above all my training aspects. If I was to let my defeats over trump all my successes, my life would be for nothing, so for me the actual test has been a failure, but my year and overall accomplishments I hold high.
Moving into the third quarter....I will continue with forward momentum, with a positive attitude and push through my struggles. At this point, focusing on accomplishments is what's going to help me maintain mental stability and strength. Knowing where my priorities lie is whats going to guide me through the rest of this year.
Darcy Regier
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