the first thing I need to do is...stop and assess the situation--become aware of what I'm feeling/doing/thinking. Think about what is REALLY happening, what stressors may be creating more of a problem than I was initially aware of.
the thing I have to pay the most attention to is...To commit to do better; i.e., not stay off the wagon for days or weeks or months because I had a bad day or perhaps made bad decisions around 1 meal or 1 day.
the most loving thing I can do for myself is...not beat myself up...not be mean and ugly to myself...be understanding and non-judgmental of myself.
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7336 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
When I'm having an off day, Not to let it make my whole day bad. I may not be able to change what has happened, but I can try to change what will happen. If I get bogged down in the negativity of it, to clouds my whole day, and most of the time, it doesn't have to.
the first thing I need to do is...Vent, get it out of my system and move on.
the thing I have to pay the most attention to is...Not wallowing in it. Sometimes, especially if I'm tired, I want to wallow in my misery, and that just isn' t good for anyone.
the most loving thing I can do for myself is...Love someone else. Honestly, if I'm feeling down and unloved and I go cuddle with DS and/or DH and I focus on how much I love them, it comes back to me. We all feel loved and it is a win/win situation for everyone.
Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
Posts: 4322 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
When I'm having an off day,I usually lock myself inside and don't come out, analyze why and then come out with a plan.
the first thing I need to do is... get a better attitude about what I am doing, how I am doing it, and then put it into practice.
the thing I have to pay the most attention to is... my attitude. I can be owly and ornery, taking my problem out on anyone else. I have to get over or past that and find something to feel good about, positive about the problem.
the most loving thing I can do for myself is.. ...RELAX! Take a break, create not destroy.
It's never too late to get it right.
Posts: 3473 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
the first thing I need to do is...accept that fact. I am having an off day. I always do my best but my best varies and this is one of those days when my best is just going to be compromised. Not every day is like this, so it's ok.
the thing I have to pay the most attention to is...not letting my eating be out of control. Keep the splurges in bite sized pieces, and walk away. Consciously choose and don't go utterly awol, or I'll just regret it tomorrow.
the most loving thing I can do for myself is...start fresh the next morning with a brand new opportunity to do my BEST best.
Lynne
Posts: 1104 | Location: NH | Registered: February 28, 2005
step back from the situation and refocus. Then figure out how to save the remainder of the day from where I am.
the thing I have to pay the most attention to is...
working through the real problem. Since I typically don't overeat just for fun, I probably need to pull my journal out and see if I can make sense of things.
the most loving thing I can do for myself is...
realize that I deserve to be treated better than to eat a bunch of food that I really didn't want, anyway. A little bit of love goes a really long way. If that really doesn't help, a hot bath and a book does.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
