Today is officially the first day of the new week. As a matter of fact, today is the first day of the rest of your life.
Why not give just a couple of moments worth of thought and ask:
What can I do this week to encourage more health and happiness?
A few suggestions:
- If you're a part of the Weight for Wellness(TM) program, check in with your partner and ask how he or she is doing. If you're not a WFW member, give a friend or family member a call just to talk. Remember, your role is not to "fix" someone else or solve his or her problem. Listen without judgement and send love. Simply being present for others is a huge help.
- Share your successes and challenges with your friend, family member, or WFW peer coach. Ask yourself if there's something your partner could do that would be helpful for you. If so, ask the person to do it.
- Read at least one article that supports your healthy choices each day. Check out for example, the Prevention magazine article, "Small Changes That Take Off Big Pounds".
The Most Important Action
And the most important action? Spend a few moments giving yourself approval just the way you are.
If you find that a challenge, find at least one thing you like about yourself. Are you kind to animals? Do you love your children, parents, or others? Did you put a dollar in the Salvation Army kettle at Christmas?
Find something about you that you feel good about, even if you think it's insignificant. Allow yourself to really, really FEEL the positive feelings and allow those feelings to grow and flow throughout your body.
Let It Go
It's far easier to allow your life to change for the better from a place of self-acceptance and appreciation. Beating yourself up ensures you continue getting more of what you consciously say you don't want. Let that go and give yourself approval frequently throughout the day.
After just a couple of days of positive self-approval, notice how much better you feel and how much more positive energy flows in your life. Notice too, how much easier it becomes to make healthy choices automatically.
Beautiful Echoes
There is a saying that goes:
Speak kind words and receive kind echoes.
Listen for the echoes from your own heart, mind, and body. Then notice the echoes returning to you from the kind words you say to and about others.
Listen...listen...listen...
The echoes are beautiful.
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To learn more about the Weight for Wellness(TM) program, email us at: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Steve Carter
Stress Solutions, LLC
Home of the Weight for Wellness(TM) Program
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