I CERTAINLY DO!
Our trip was wonderful, but I still feel a little unsettled. There are many things going on that are discouraging, but even more things happening that are encouraging. Why am I having trouble focusing more on the positive?
This is what I am coming up with;
-I am not working to improve my conscious contact with God through prayer or giving my time to others. It is my unselfish walk on a daily basis that leaves me feeling close to God. I am not there right now.
-I feel overwhelmed and am not taking steps on a daily basis to chip away at what is on my plate. I am only doing what is urgent, not what is truly most important.
-I have not given any thought to my Prize over the last few days. This is extremely disappointing. The discipline I have exhibited for the last 6 months has been integral to my feeling successful. Now is when I either take a stand or get back on the rollercoaster I have been on all of my life.
I feel a little depressed, which makes it harder to attack these negative behaviours, but I won't stop feeling depressed without doing so. It is a vicious cycle that takes action to break.
Starting today;
-I will begin to work on a formal mission statement for myself. I know who I am and what I stand for, but I believe there is power in thoughtfully writing it down.
-Although I have done well with the one sweet per week, I have not done so well with having a well defined beginning and end to my meals. I will focus on that, as well as being grateful to have any food at all.
-On a daily basis I must think about my Prize and how much more satisfying it is to be fit than to indulge myself in food and laziness. Exercise and eating like a normal human being should will be my priorities.
Does anyone else feel like recommitting and making a push towards physical, spiritual and/or emotional growth growth with me right now? I could use the help and support. There is strength in numbers.
Thanks everyone.
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I am with you Bruce !
ReplyDeleteMarch 21st is the first day of Spring, natures way of bringing us out of the winter blues. Think: renewal, rebirth ... You are alive, and this is the time to emerge from your winter hibernation and transform! Sprout forth with new energy and focus . Take care of some mental "spring cleaning".
I was slipping too last week, but I am now refocused on my prize!
I am with you, too, Bruce. As Lorrie said, Spring is coming and along with it is that feeling of renewal. I would love to join you and recommit and focus on my prize. Maybe this is a good time to get a meeting together? Thank you so much for the kind words regarding my dad. And I am going to take the time to really focus on my prize and goals to get me there. I am going to write it all down and make a real commitment. Change is coming, Bruce! I can feel it in the air!
ReplyDeleteLet's go!! I'm ready, too! Bruce, you have taken a stand that prevented you from getting on the old roller-coaster, Good for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm familiar with the roller-coaster, and I'm ready to grow by climbing at at reasonable incline. There will still be dips, valleys, and some curves -- that's life. It's our attitude rather than our altitude that makes our journey meaningful. Stay positive, focused, and remain friends with the discipline you thrive on.
This is my strategy too, and I'm glad to be surrounded by our Prize Club.