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You Are What You Eat

April 7, 2017 By The Woman Behind The Curtain Leave a comment


Before I get too far, this is not about food. Yes, food is delicious. And I hope whatever you had for lunch today was tasty, but this article? It’s about the other things throughout the day that you eat.
Or rather, consume.
From the moment you wake up in the morning (after snoozing your alarm about 5 times if you’re like me) to when your hardworking head hits that pillow, you’re surrounded by hundreds of thousands of sights, sounds, and smells.
At any given moment, you’re the sum of lots of things, past and present. And as time moves on, your most recent happenings take up more space – and have more of an effect.
Here’s what I know:

  • You are what you listen to. From the type of music you listen to in your car during your morning commute to talk radio on a weekend morning, what goes in your ears doesn’t just stay there.
  • You are what you read. It’s pretty well established that our Reman U crew are big fans of books. (Need some recommendations? Check out this recent post.) Any content you read, though, leaves a mark. Are you spending your time consuming it consciously, like setting aside time each day to brush up on the latest industry news? Or are you unconsciously taking in all that your Facebook feed offers?
  • You are what you watch. Did the Siren of Support or I become a grizzly guy with horns and fangs after seeing the latest Beauty and the Beast remake? No. That would be silly. But we did talk about the movie in the office the very next day. Character portrayals, Armageddon-esque action scenes, and underlying themes influence your thoughts and even behaviors, whether in 20 minute Netflix chunks, week-long binges, or hours in a movie theatre.
  • You are what you hear. The advice of a mentor or the coaching of your boss? Hear that well. Don’t discount, though, the impact that other words around you have. You can try to ignore the criticism and negative attitude of that toxic coworker, but it’s still there if you are.

Every conversation, interaction, or moment of silence adds up – to you, your mental capacity, your drive, your physical capabilities, and your outlook. When any of these things feels off, the answer is in your consumption diet. And not unlike the foods you eat, it’s all about balance. If reality TV is on deck tonight, maybe coffee with a friend you haven’t seen in a while is in order tomorrow.


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Mmmm…burgers…wait, what? Ohhhhh, that’s not what this week’s topic is. The Woman Behind the Curtain is talking about another kind of eating. Have a comment? Share it below or with Jennifer directly.
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