Getting Past What Holds You Back with Baby Boomer Weight Loss Expert Scott 'Q' Marcus
At times, we become so frustrated with she “slow” pace of change that we give up altogether, feeling “why even bother?”
In effect, we substitute NO change for SLOW change, the end result is that we will never get there.
Any progress is better than no progress..
If we expect that in order to be “happy,” we must always be happy, we will only be disappointed.
If – at the end of the day – we can say we were happy more times than we were not, then indeed we are happy. If that is not the case, we need to take a look at why we are not and make changes to become so.
Happiness is my choice. No one makes me happy – and no one can take it from me.
It’s never too late – nor too early – to begin again.
Progress, by its very definition, is not a linear process. We move forward, we fall down, we get back up again. Each time we slip up, it means we’ve tried something new. We need to congratulate ourselves for that.
Therefore, the more progress we make, the more times we will fall down. What matters is how long it takes us to get back up again.
Today, I will re-commit myself to something I want that I had previously stopped pursuing. I will take one small step. I will congratulate myself for my persistence. I am proud of the fact that I keep going.
Our thoughts lead to our actions. Our actions become our lives.
If something in your life is consistently NOT the way you expect it or want it to be, it’s time to take a look at the actions in your life. However, it’s important to do so without “beating yourself up.” Accept that the old action was simply the best way you knew how to do something – until now. Now that you know more, you will choose to do something different.
Reward yourself for what you tried – and then let it go (without blame)
Today, I will evaluate the results of my behaviors with appreciation for the intention and honesty in the results.
Life can be frustrating, there’s no two ways about it. When it is overwhelming and I feel like a hamster on a wheel, I am faced with only three choices:
Staying in a frustrating situation and ranting about it will not change it. It will also ruin my attitude, make me less productive, and possibly ruin my relationships (as well as possibly get me fired). Honor yourself for your willingness to persevere, take a deep breath, and be grateful for whatever you can.
My attitude is my own. Today I will choose to be accepting of my situation and be grateful for what I have.