You are where you plant your feet.
When we get sad, we are focusing on the past. When we get frightened, we are focusing on the future.
Take Time to be Alone
Take time to be alone more often than you think you need to.
One of the prime triggers in engaging in a bad habit is looking for a way to give to yourself, especially if you’ve been very busy and overwhelmed. When we don’t take time for ourselves, we end up “rewarding” ourselves with our habits. It’s a way of taking care of ourselves in the moment, but it doesn’t feel so great when we’re done.
If you want to improve the chances you’ll stay on program and you won’t suffer from a “guilt dessert,” take a few minutes to be alone every day; long enough to decompress.
It doesn’t have to be very long, just long enough to get yourself centered.
By the way, “alone” is not “lonely” – unless you choose to make it so.
When Stuck, Look to Your WHY NOTs
“Stuck” does not just happen.
There’s a reason.
- If you keep taking off and putting on the same few pounds no matter what you do, there’s a reason.
- If you keep “trying” to change a habit and it never seems to work, there’s a reason.
- If you’re always making promises to yourself but you’re not keeping them, there’s a reason.
If you want to understand the reason, it’s important to know your “WHY NOTs.”
We usually know why we want to change our habits (health, happiness, success) but we rarely pay attention to why we DO NOT, referred to as our “WHY NOTs.”
Understanding your WHY NOTs will move you forward.
Surprise Someone Today
Do a surprise favor for someone today.
One of the best ways to improve your life is to help improve the day for someone else.
After all, you can’t feel bad when you’re doing good.
It doesn’t have to be big nor expensive.
Spend an Entire Day in Gratitude
Although this is very simple, it’s not as easy as it seems.
Go 24 hours without complaining about anything; not only to others, but to yourself.
Do not complain about politics, the weather, bad drivers, inconsiderate people, high prices, or traffic. Do not disparage customers, clerks, or those with opposing views. Do not think negative thoughts about co-workers, friends, or family.
Most importantly, do not berate yourself for where you are in life or where have you yet to go. Do not put yourself down for your mistakes, your accomplishment, or your appearance.
If you really want to “push” yourself, each time you feel the urge to be negative, find a way to be grateful instead.
Try it for one day.