Lots of things have been said over the years about building good habits or breaking habits that don’t serve us well. (Including by me on occasion!)
Most of the time, we think of those habits as actions or tasks; as things we want to do on a regular basis.
How often do you think about those habits as thoughts; as things you want to think or believe on a regular basis?
During the upheaval of the past few months, I’ve been struggling to maintain routines and habits, and my thought processes have been wildly uneven. It’s frustrating, to say the least.
Several days ago, I said to myself, “Self, it’s ok. You are doing the best you can. You have a finite amount of energy on a daily basis. Give yourself a break. Accept that you’ve used your energy, be ok with what you’ve gotten done, and let go of any guilt you’re feeling. Tomorrow is another day.”
I also said to myself, “Self, look at the things you’ve done the past few days. Maybe you haven’t done ALL THE THINGS. But look at what you HAVE done and the habits you’ve started back up again. That should feel great!”
What are you saying to yourself or thinking to yourself ABOUT yourself right now?
I have a challenge for you. Spend some time with yourself and make it positive. Pick something you’re grateful for, or positive about, and focus on that feeling. Pick a conversation to have with yourself, and do it again tomorrow. And the next day. And the next.
That habit you’re building? It’s good for you. Cheers! Here’s to your health!