"If you feel that you were off to a
good start but are currently
stalled, you need to admit to
yourself that you have probably
slipped back into your comfort
zone.
More than likely you have been deceiving yourself that you are making progress, but at the same time you are really not getting anywhere.
What you need to do is take action.
Even if it is a very small action.
Nothing you can tell yourself,
nothing you can say to others,
nothing you can think or feel
or imagine is going to get you
out of the mental bog you're
mired in.
The only thing that can rescue you is -
to take that next step.
Maybe you know what that is.
If you know exactly what it is,
DO IT!
If you don't know, or aren't sure,
allow you intuition to guide you.
Do whatever you feel compelled to
do, but do it NOW to get yourself
going again -- even if it means
entering. . .
. . . your discomfort zone.
Dr. Robert Anthony
As your are reading Dr. Robert Anthony’s quote, what thoughts are your thinking?
Recently, I have been living in my comfort zone. It was time to step out and take a risk.
This morning I pushed myself to go on the treadmill and lift weights. At first it was a struggle and after five minutes I started to feel better. After finishing I felt energized and could not understand why I have not been exercising daily.
While on the treadmill I was thinking of what small steps a person could take to step out of their discomfort zone. Following are a few steps you can take:
1. Plan to do something for a short period of time and then take a break. Exercise for only 10 to 20 minutes.
2. Take small steps that you feel comfortable taking.
3. Ask someone to support you. Call a friend and schedule time to walk together and then have a cup of coffee or tea.
4. As Nike says, “Just do it!”
5. Tell yourself you will try something new (i.e. Not eat sugar from 8:00am to 9:00am.) Then reward yourself by bragging about your accomplishments on the Love Yourself – It Matters! Blog.
Now it is your turn to add your thoughts. Let's share our accomplishments with each other. It is easy just click on the comment link below. Helen
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Cloud Nine Thoughts
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.”
Norman Vincent Peale
As you are reading the article below think about what makes you happy and sharing your ideas with all of us in the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community. Together we will bring a smile to everyone’s face. It is easy; all you have to do is leave your ideas in the Comment Section below.
Norman Vincent Peale's short message holds the key to happiness. Thinking about what beauty you see and your experiences each day changes your perspective on life.
When we were little we were told that looking at life through Rose Colored Glasses, was not acceptable and we should focus on what was really happening. I now look at that advice as pure garbage.
Why should we be worrying all the time? I rather focus on the opportunities and miracles instead of concentrating or worrying about my challenges.
Following are some Cloud Nine Thoughts and as you are reading them spend time thinking about what other thoughts make you happy. Let’s create a list that will put a smile on our faces.
1. Receiving an email from a friend thanking you for your friendship.
2. Laughing so hard you have to sit down.
3. Having a cup of coffee or tea at an outside café.
4. A hot shower
5. Driving in the car, hearing your favorite song on the radio and singing along.
6. Watching a baby laugh.
7. No lines at the supermarket.
8. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
9. Watching a movie in bed.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Playing Power Rangers with your grandson or Barbie with your granddaughter.
12. Seeing a Broadway Play with someone special.
13. Eating at a special restaurant.
14. Giggling with a friend.
15. Finding money in your pocket.
16. Laughing for absolutely no reason.
17. Smiling at yourself in the mirror.
18. Loving yourself.
19. Holding hands with someone you care about.
20. Watching the expression on someone’s face as they open a present they always wanted.
21. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
22. Hugging someone you really care about.
23. Knowing you had done the right thing, no matter what other people think.
Now it is your turn to add your thoughts. Let's make this the biggest cloud nine list ever. List the things that make you happy. It is easy just click on the Comment Section below. I can’t wait to read them. Helen
Norman Vincent Peale
As you are reading the article below think about what makes you happy and sharing your ideas with all of us in the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community. Together we will bring a smile to everyone’s face. It is easy; all you have to do is leave your ideas in the Comment Section below.
Norman Vincent Peale's short message holds the key to happiness. Thinking about what beauty you see and your experiences each day changes your perspective on life.
When we were little we were told that looking at life through Rose Colored Glasses, was not acceptable and we should focus on what was really happening. I now look at that advice as pure garbage.
Why should we be worrying all the time? I rather focus on the opportunities and miracles instead of concentrating or worrying about my challenges.
Following are some Cloud Nine Thoughts and as you are reading them spend time thinking about what other thoughts make you happy. Let’s create a list that will put a smile on our faces.
1. Receiving an email from a friend thanking you for your friendship.
2. Laughing so hard you have to sit down.
3. Having a cup of coffee or tea at an outside café.
4. A hot shower
5. Driving in the car, hearing your favorite song on the radio and singing along.
6. Watching a baby laugh.
7. No lines at the supermarket.
8. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
9. Watching a movie in bed.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Playing Power Rangers with your grandson or Barbie with your granddaughter.
12. Seeing a Broadway Play with someone special.
13. Eating at a special restaurant.
14. Giggling with a friend.
15. Finding money in your pocket.
16. Laughing for absolutely no reason.
17. Smiling at yourself in the mirror.
18. Loving yourself.
19. Holding hands with someone you care about.
20. Watching the expression on someone’s face as they open a present they always wanted.
21. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
22. Hugging someone you really care about.
23. Knowing you had done the right thing, no matter what other people think.
Now it is your turn to add your thoughts. Let's make this the biggest cloud nine list ever. List the things that make you happy. It is easy just click on the Comment Section below. I can’t wait to read them. Helen
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
“Being myself
includes taking risks with myself,
taking risks on new behavior,
trying new ways of ‘being myself,”
so that I can see who it is
I want to be.”
Hugh Prather, American writer
What a great way of looking at life. Taking risks and doing something outside of your comfort zone creates new miracles in your life and lets you see who you want to be.
Every time I am invited to a party my old tapes surface and remind me I shouldn’t go to the party because I will want to eat everything in sight. My first reaction is to call the host and tell them I can’t come to the party. Before picking up the phone I remind myself how many times I have gone to a party and there was always something for me to eat. Making sure I feel safe, I always call the host and ask about the food choices and if there is nothing for me to eat I ask if I can bring my own food. All my friends know my eating habits and have food for me to eat.
Why do I make myself crazy instead of looking for ways to leave my comfort zone? It is a human condition, which I am sorry to say we all have. We let our fears sometimes rule our lives. Listening to our fears gives us permission not to take a risk.
On the other hand, taking a risk allows all new opportunities to materialize and we start living life from a different prospective. If I allowed myself not to go to the party I would have probably stayed home, felt lonely and ate everything in sight because I was unhappy.
Going to the party I meet new people, saw old friends and eat a healthy meal. Isn’t that better than giving into my fears?
While at a party I use the following tools:
• Talk to three people before I look at the food.
• Take a plate and decide what I am going to eat before taking any food.
• Sit with a group of people while I am eating.
• NEVER go back for seconds.
• Drink a cup of tea or coffee after I finish eating.
• Talk to three new people
• Leave early.
When I get home I do something nice for myself. Rewarding myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and eating healthy validates who I am.
What is your secret for giving yourself permission to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone? Leave a comment telling me your secret and together we will create a list of tools we can use to Step Out of our Comfort Zone. Helen
includes taking risks with myself,
taking risks on new behavior,
trying new ways of ‘being myself,”
so that I can see who it is
I want to be.”
Hugh Prather, American writer
What a great way of looking at life. Taking risks and doing something outside of your comfort zone creates new miracles in your life and lets you see who you want to be.
Every time I am invited to a party my old tapes surface and remind me I shouldn’t go to the party because I will want to eat everything in sight. My first reaction is to call the host and tell them I can’t come to the party. Before picking up the phone I remind myself how many times I have gone to a party and there was always something for me to eat. Making sure I feel safe, I always call the host and ask about the food choices and if there is nothing for me to eat I ask if I can bring my own food. All my friends know my eating habits and have food for me to eat.
Why do I make myself crazy instead of looking for ways to leave my comfort zone? It is a human condition, which I am sorry to say we all have. We let our fears sometimes rule our lives. Listening to our fears gives us permission not to take a risk.
On the other hand, taking a risk allows all new opportunities to materialize and we start living life from a different prospective. If I allowed myself not to go to the party I would have probably stayed home, felt lonely and ate everything in sight because I was unhappy.
Going to the party I meet new people, saw old friends and eat a healthy meal. Isn’t that better than giving into my fears?
While at a party I use the following tools:
• Talk to three people before I look at the food.
• Take a plate and decide what I am going to eat before taking any food.
• Sit with a group of people while I am eating.
• NEVER go back for seconds.
• Drink a cup of tea or coffee after I finish eating.
• Talk to three new people
• Leave early.
When I get home I do something nice for myself. Rewarding myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and eating healthy validates who I am.
What is your secret for giving yourself permission to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone? Leave a comment telling me your secret and together we will create a list of tools we can use to Step Out of our Comfort Zone. Helen
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