TOUGH QUESTION:
When you struggle with a goal, do you tell yourself it's because of the choices you are making, or are you struggling because other people or situations are making it too difficult? Are your perceptions standing in the way of your success?
Thanks for that post! I am a realist also, and that can be a bad thing, because I do own my choices, I blame myself, and that leads to low self esteem, I get discouraged, and give up. NOT helpful! :) So to people like me, you have to say - yes, it's your own fault, but, for example, everyone would agree it would be easier to eat healthy if you only had yourself to worry about, not a family of five. So I would agree, do own your choices, but account for reality and don't be so hard on yourself that you get depressed and give up! And like you said - ask for help. I did better with eating healthy, when I asked for my family's help to keep me away from the junk. Heck, they even seemed to enjoy it! When you run out of willpower, borrow someone else's. Anyway, just some thoughts. Thanks for all you do for us, Kelly!
ReplyDeleteAnda! I love that, "When you run out of willpower, borrow someone else's." Totally!! And if you're like me, asking for help isn't always easy, right? But some times needed. Especially if you have a family of 5. Not impossible, but always easier when they're on board.
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