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#TuesdayThoughts - How To Fall In Love With Yourself

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I thought I passed through my midlife crisis already... 

 

But without revealing too much information, I find myself in a tornado of major changes in my life.  And as I head into this Valentine’s Day with the potential prospect of being on my own, I’ve been able to do a lot of thinking. 

 

I’ve realized that being part of a couple has made me complacent.  The time alone has made me realize that I’ve spent most of my energy on other people and not really myself. 

 

I came across the article and heart-ily embraced it. 

 

Fall In Love With Yourself

 

Here’s what I came away with….

 

See Yourself Through The Eyes of Someone Who Loves You

 

· Really grouchy first thing in the a.m. without coffee …this is why I learned how to make coffee at a young age, Mom

 

· Over-planner and over-estimater …consequently, always prepared…although, I don’t know why someone needs to worry about Plan Z

 

· Always asking the deep questions…c’mon, Mom, we’re just watching Gilmore Girls!

 

· My best friend…although, I can’t spend more than 12 hours with you….

 

I wouldn’t change a thing…

 

 

 

 

If There’s Something You Don’t Like About Yourself, Change It

 

· Stop overanalyzing things – I can’t control it so I need to just accept it instead of finding things to “explain” it

 

· Stop planning – learn from my past, hope for my future but LIVE in the PRESENT!

 

· My coffee addiction…I think this is why I overextend myself…

 

 

 

Fall in Love With Yourself by Working on Your Self-Trust

 

· Keep my promises to myself – how many times have I put off Yoga or postponed my ME (curling up on my couch with old Hitchcock movies) Days?

 

·  I’ve done pretty great things in my life…so why am I second-guessing the last 8 years and trying to figure what I did wrong?  I fell in love…I was a person in love…it might not work out…going back, I wouldn’t make any different decisions!

 

· No matter what the outcome, I need to bet on myself.  Design a life that is fulfilled and not dependent on others.  They’re just “icing on the cake”

 

 

Ask Yourself What You Need

 

· I need to simplify – no more shoe sprees or “things” – spend my money on experiences…travel, classes, anything that revs up my passions!

 

· I need authenticity!  This crisis has brought many surprising reactions from my support group.  I’m learning the meaning of true friendship and I will value and take care of those relationships. 

 

· I need more positivity in my life.  Being with people who constantly bring up the negative aspects of life and human kind has dragged me down a bit and that’s not really me at all.  The “ME” I’m in love with is someone who wakes up excited to start a new day. 

 

 

I feel better already

 

In fact, since I’m now “dating” myself, I’m going to take myself out for a fancy coffee.  But only one shot…after all, I don’t want to ruin the date…


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#TuesdayThoughts - I Lived (One Republic) - My #ThemeSong

I owned every second that this world could give... I saw so many places... The things that I did... Yeah, with every broken bone, I swear I lived! Going through some #challengingtimes with #noregrets...I did it all and will continue to do it all...I wish this for all of you...

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#TuesdayThoughts - Am I Paleo? Am I Vegetarian? Am I confused?

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Now I know how to describe my new 2018 eating plan!

 

 What Is The Plant Based Diet?

 

#nourish#nolabels

#TuesdayThoughts #2018goal


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#Tuesday #Thoughts - Analysis Paralysis

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Could This Be You?

 

I'm so guilty of this...especially when I'm pursuing a BIG goal.  I do the research, the analysis, the options and three months later, I realize that I've done NOTHING...

 

It's not our fault.  In our world today, there are so many options and different ways to go.

 

 And, to be honest, we do have to spend the time and effort to figure out what works best for us.  

 

However, nothing ventured is nothing gained...

 

It's time to be a person OF ACTION!!!

 

Instead of reading another article or asking another "expert," I'm going to apply what I know.

 

Instead of eating cookies when I'm stressed, I'm going to figure out HOW I can relieve the stress (over chocolate mint herb tea).

 

Instead of complaining how disconnected I am from my family, I'm going to plan and require everyone to be present for Sunday dinner.

 

Instead of being cranky and stressed out, I'm scheduling "ME" time for the rest of the week in my calendar NOW ! 

 

Taking One Step At A Time...

 

MOVING FORWARD...

 

How about you...what's your first step?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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