Monday, August 9, 2010

Monday August 09, 2010

I was given a book , and I have been reading ,and it has really hit home for me due to some things that have taken place in the past week. Nothing I can do about them, but as I read this, there was a challenge for us here, and it goes something like this.
Don't try this on a weekend, try this on a day that is ''representative" of your normal day. Here's how it works. Every two hours, take a five minute break and write down how much time (percentage-wise...a rough guess) you spent:
1. Thinking, fretting, or regretting the past.
2. Worrying or thinking about the future.
3. Worrying about something that is happening today, or something outside of your control.
4. Taking positive, forward action today or enjoying the moment.
Print that little challenge and tape it to your day planner or tracker on your next ''normal day'' so that you don't forget.
Why is this important? This simple "math problem'' equals the amount of contentment and happiness you are creating in your life. If you spend 80 percent of your walking hours on the top three items, you should only expect to reach 20 percent of your ''happiness level." If you spend 50 percent of your time on the top three items, you can reach 50 percent of your happiness level for that specific day.
When we wonder why we feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or hopeless, this is a good practice to revisit. This ''calculation'' hold our answer. Make a concerted effort to re-direct yourself to making a positive, forward action when you catch yourself engaging in the top three thought patterns. Our goal should be to be taking positive, forward action at least 90 percent of the time.
Today's Affirmation:
I let go of the past, I am not anxious about tomorrow...instead. I trust in today, and enjoy today, living life to the fullest.
This may sound difficult and for something's I am sure it will be,but at least give it a try, what have you got to lose, but the worry and anxiety.

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