Today’s rating is Positive.
I haven’t officially counted all of the strategies I use to combat stress but I use a lot of different techniques. I have never used drugs, even during the most depressing and darkest of days. Typically, I stick to natural holistic methods. Today’s tip is to think positively. Its easy to do when life is smooth sailing but needs to be a conscience daily effort.
I am usually a positive, upbeat, friendly person. When things overwhelm me and get me down it is hard to keep thinking positive thoughts. I have read about self-fulfilling prophecies and I’ve learned that what we think will happen usually does. I have been successful with positive thinking because I have good friends. If you find yourself having a difficult time thinking positively, then you should ask a friend for encouragement. It makes all the difference.
Today’s rating is Positive.
As I think about the last two years of my life, I can see that it was incredibly stressful. What is interesting to me is that the stress hasn’t changed or left but I have been able to change my frame of mind. Generally, I am a positive person but I can’t maintain that focus all the time. If I lose concentration, things can go downhill fast for me.
The only change I’ve made is reaching out to friends and family. Literally, I forced myself to email at least one person or text a different person. I had to force myself to stay in touch because I found that I was too lazy, complacent, and content to stay miserable. Yeah, that doesn’t make sense. I still have challenges to overcome but I am able to make it through with my family, friends, and God.
Thank you Lord for the connections that you have blessed me with. I could not live without relationships.
Today’s rating is Positive.
I made some healthy choices today. First I spent some time planning with a health coach. I got this service for free from work. I always take whatever is free especially when I need it. After that, I went to the gym and met with a personal trainer. I am excited to see the progress I will get from the extra help.
One of the important issues to watch out for is stress. I read in The 24 Hour Customer that a stressed individual will have a more difficult time making decisions and rely more on the routine function side of the brain. How can we be expected to make healthy choices when we are living with bad habits?
Today, I made some goals. I plan on finding some new friends, find a new job, and get more fit. These are some big goals but I know if I can keep my focus, I will be successful.
Today’s rating is Positive.
Not only is the week half over, nachos for lunch tomorrow, and friends coming over on Friday but my counselor said that I am making healthy choices. I am a success and it feels good. I know that I will find a good job and be successful there too. I have successfully lost weight and maintained it with the help of www.myfitnesspal.com. Its important to stop and celebrate the successes in life and that’s what I’m doing today.
Today’s rating is Positive.
I am happy for Friday. I am happy for my friends. I can forget about the freak outs from the week. What are you happy for?
Today’s rating is Positive.
I was watching the Oprah Show this afternoon while working out at the gym. It was a show about happiness, which is a very important topic. If you’re happy, then you won’t be feeling as stressed. I know stress and I’ve been working on ways to reduce it. Oprah was sharing how ten to 20 minutes of quiet time can help anyone have a better life. I will give this a try, starting tomorrow morning.
Currently, I am struggling with friendship. I have some really great friends who live very far away and I am trying to stay connected with them. I have friends who live down the street and I have tried to reach out to them. Sadly, I don’t hear from them. I want to hang out with people who live close by but things don’t always work out. It hurts me and that is where my struggle lies. Do I keep trying to reach out to people who don’t respond? Have I used the wrong method to reach out such as emailing instead of facebook or calling instead of texting? I am praying for the wisdom to do what is right, the patience and strength to keep my pursuit.
