When Feeling Crabby, What Choice Do You Make?

There's something about being human that involvesConsider planning a relaxing spa vacation. It
crabbymoments. Yes, we are in charge of our moodsmightinclude:oAqua aerobics
and responsesand actions and yes, sometimes weAerobic exercises performed in a pool -- The
are crabby. The good newsabout this, in a reframebuoyancy of thewater greatly reduces the chance of
sort of a way, is that you alsoalways have a choice.injuring joints ormuscles.oBody conditioning
We in lifestylecatalyst land (yes, ascoaches weAny exercise program that focuses on overall
facilitate change whether you lingering in thesunshine inconditioning ofthe body usually combining exercises for
a spa setting, frustrated at the office desk, orready tostrength andflexibility.oDetoxification (detox)
create your new action plan) learned to letCleansing the body of poisons or toxins that may
theonslaught of crabbiness become a guide to pause,haveaccumulated through addictive habits. (yes, more
breathe,take inventory and redirect our attention. Thatwateragain)oExfoliation...where they scrub (gently) to
amazinglyhelpful choice then causes our energy andslough the toplayer of dead skin cells off the face or
focus to shift andwe very quickly get over ourbody using a drybrush, loofah, salt or sugar. Kris taught
crabbiness. Try it - it reallyworks. That's why weLeslie the beautyof this.oHatha yoga...devoted to the
lifestyle catalysts write about it--itworks!physical processes (as opposed toothers that focus
Do you remember that you are in charge of youron wisdom, meditation, service, etc.)involving breathing
response toevery situation that appears? Do you takeand physical exercises. (Yes, we mentionthis one
time to pause,breathe, and reflect before reacting? Do& know that there are many types of
you know thatthere is no such thing as a victimphysicalyoga.)oLabyrinth walking (Leslie and Kris both
attitude unless youdecide to adopt it? You get toenjoy this)
choose and you get to decideif or when and/or howFollowing a man-made, path (traced on the ground, as
to respond to everything.incathedrals, or constructed in garden) to meditate,
So, the answer to why write about crabby is that thisfocus,and calm the mind. Different from a maze, the
isreally about making choices:oBreathe with precisionpath follows anumber of circuits to the center of a
(inhale 4 counts, exhale 8 counts)oDecide where to putcircle and back out.oPilates (Kris is a regular)
your attention (on the jerk or on thefact that you areBody conditioning programdeveloped by Joseph Pilates
grateful)oFocus upon what works (do you see anmeant to develop flexibility andstrength without building
immediate solution ordo you need to ponder)oDirectmass via a system of controlledmovements and
your energy to the solution side of things (becreativespecially designed exercise equipment.oTai chi
& invent some ridiculous solutions just to letOne of Leslie's favorites to do en masse, this
yourcrabbiness have a voice)oTake the talk for aChinese martial art uses forms, stylized gestures
walkoHold the kittyoSet the timer and sit in theregulatedby deep breathing, and the movement of the
sunshine for ten minutesappreciating what youdiaphragm tounite body and mind in order to achieve
seeoChoose not to take another's opinion personallymental clarity,balance, and improved circulation.
(read TheAnd the best news about these spa details is that you
Four Agreements)oRemember that the choice iscan find them at home also. Make the most of the
always yours and you canconnect to your innermoments youhave to support decisions that result in
wisdom, power and creative voice torespond towhat's positive,even if it takes a moment of crabby to
whatever comes your way.oTake a napoDrinkpoint the way. Emailus with your crabbiness remedies;
wateroJump ropewe'd love to continue thisconversation!