Do you know what Structural Tension is? Sounds like a complicated, scientific term but it really is a simple concept. This concept comes from Robert Fritz, author of Your Life as Art. Dr. Wayne Andersen has also incorporated Structural Tension as one of his 8 Habits of Health.
Structural Tension is based on a basic law of nature - any tension between two things seeks resolution. Think of a rubber band stretched between your hands. The farther you pull it apart, the more stress is caused. One of two things will eventually happen - the rubber band will break and the tension released, or the rubber band shoots off into the air!
With this process, you are the creator of your life, not the victim. You decide the vision of your future reality, complete with all the details. If you want to lose weight and regain your health, for example, you might include your target weight, your waist measurement and clothing size. Make it realistic, authentic and set a time line or deadline to accomplish your vision.
Once you create the vision, then you have to assess your current reality. What is your current weight, waist measurement and clothing size. The discrepancy between your current and future reality creates the "tension" that has to be resolved.
After you have completed these steps, imagine what steps or decisions you would have to make differently on a daily basis to reach your vision. Start a walking program? Start on Medifast? Don't eat before bed? Whatever it is, use these new daily choices to advance toward your goal.
Structural Tension is explained in more detail in the Habits of Health recorded call. Please dial 512-505-6863 to listen in - it takes less than 30 minutes but the information could change your life!
Living well, beautifully!
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