Do you ever think, “I will never lose this weight no matter how hard I try?” This is a reoccurring thought that may surface many, many times a day. We have a choice, either we can focus on this thought or acknowledge it and let it pass. This is easier said than done.
Sometimes it is easier to ride the wave of throwing in the towel and enjoy the ride. We are all human and every day is not a perfect day. The most important thing to remember is that feeling sorry for yourself is a luxury for only a short period of time. Once you fully engage in your unhappiness for awhile it is time to move on and think of other solutions. I find that by taking action I feel better and start to live in the solution.
I love the following quote it always gives me inspiration and hope:
“… knowing that, in the grand scheme of things, we live in a world where rainy days eventually give way to sunnier skies.” R. L. Keith
Once your time allotted for enjoying your unhappiness is over; it is time to be very kind to yourself and take some of the following steps:
1. Take your child or grandchild or niece or nephew to the movies. This morning I was in my feeling sorry for myself mood and invited my grandson, Jeffrey to go to the farm with me. We had a fun time together and my mood changed to happiness.
2. Make yourself your favorite low calorie drink and sit outside enjoying the cool breeze. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate.
3. Read a fun novel. My favorite authors are James Patterson and Mary Jane Clark.
This a special invitation requesting that you join me in writing a blog together where we can share our special gifts and concerns with each other. Today, take one little step by leaving a comment or sending me an email to helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Remember: You are the Director of Your Day and Can Change It Any Time You Want!<em>
Friday, July 6, 2007
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2 comments:
Helen,
Great post and helpful suggestions. As I heard someone once say, "it's ok to step in pooh once in a while, it's not ok to roll around in it".
It is too easy to have a pity party and find reasons why we can't do something. We need to take action, everything else will follow from there.
Hi Mark:
I will remember that quote "it's ok to step in pooh once in a while, it'snot ok to roll around in it." Thanks Helen
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