Are you tired of feeling that life is a struggle? Guess what you have a choice, either keep doing and thinking the same way or start making small changes. You are the CEO of your own life and it is up to you to create the type of life you want. When reading this statement you might think what is she talking about? I have tried everything and nothing works.
I remember many years ago I was at a Self-Development Training and the instructor was talking about taking responsibility for your own life. While he was talking I was thinking, if he only knew what happened in my life and all the things I had no control over. My guess there were many other people in the seminar thinking the same thing. When my thoughts stopped I heard him say, “It is true situations happen in our lives and we can either continue blaming others or see what you can do to change the situation.” This thought stayed with me the rest of my life.
I was working with a client, let’s call her Martha, who was telling me how everytime her children would not listen, she got very angry and grabbed something to eat. We started discussing the situation and how her children made her eat. I asked her, “Who was putting the food in your mouth?” She started to laugh and realized that she was the one putting the food in her own mouth not her children. We both had a good laugh. The next step was to create a plan where she was the CEO of her own eating destiny. Following are some of the steps in Martha’s plan:
1. Whenever she felt angry, take a deep breath and picture herself sitting under a big tree enjoying the breeze and beauty around her.
2. Say the following affirmations during the day:
Everyone loves me.
Everyone listens to me.
3. Whenever she wanted to eat, tell herself, “Food is not an option right now.”
By taking responsibility for our own lives and not blaming others, we have more control over our actions, thoughts and feelings. Try a little experiment today and everytime you feel that someone is making your life hard. STOP and take a deep breath and tell yourself, “I am loved and what can I do to make things better.”
You are the CEO of your own life and the only one who can make a choice of either blaming others for what is happening or taking responsibility for your own life. Let me support you in living your new lifestyle.
I would love for you to join me in writing “Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Blog, by sharing your special gifts with the world. All it takes is one little step, leave a comment expressing your ideas and experiences.
A special note to anyone who is struggling with food, please leave a comment and I will address you concerns in my blog. Together we will create a plan that will enable you to live a vibrant life.
What are you doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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4 comments:
Hi Helen,
Your wise words are very timely and helpful to me. I typically eat very well, then I reach a place where I want to eat what everyone else is having and the foods that I miss (like sweets and carbs). Having just a little of these foods does not work well for me. If I start I want more. I notice stress can be a trigger. I appreciate the tools you offer here and am interested to hear from you and others how you stay on track with eating in an optimal way and handling the illusion of feeling "deprived".
Thank you, Andrea
Helen,
Very wise words! Too many people have lost sight of or never have taken personal responsiblity. This is such a critical point for all aspects of our life. We are only a victim if we allow ourselves to be a victim.
Self Managment is one of the cornerstones of living a full life!
We must take responsibilty for all of are missteps and all of our successes!
Hi Andrea:
Congratulations! You are taking the first step in the fight against unhealthy food choices; being aware of your feelings and what you are doing. The next step is to ensure yourself that you are beautiful and don't need the food to make you feel better. I will be addressing your concern in my blog tomorrow.
Love hearing from you and together by taking small steps we will eliminate the problem people are having with food. Thanks Helen
Hi Mark:
I love what you said, "Self Managment is one of the cornerstones of living a full life!" You are a shining star who has received a gift of wisdom. Love hearing your thoughts. Helen
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