Journal de Lisa Online, 24 juil. 10

Habits That Steal Precious Moments

Nothing dies harder than a bad habit. Usually we know whenever we're doing something that's not good for us because the small voice that resides in the center of our heads can be a pretty vigilant nag. "Please don't" it will whisper when we light up a cigarette, pour an extra glass of wine, or stand in front of the refrigerator inhaling cold spaghetti because we're nervous. The trouble of course, that until now, we haven't been willing to listen.

Before changing any behavior, it's helpful to know why you want to get rid of habits that don't nurture or contribute to your sense of well-being. If you change, what will be your positive payback? A healthier lifestyle, more energy and vitality, the joy and serenity of emotional sobriety, a slimmer body? Going within opens up the eyes of our awareness in gentle ways. You start to treat yourself more kindly. As you become more intimate with your authentic self and see glimmers of the woman or man you truly are inside, you shore up the courage to take the first tentative steps necessary to help yourself evolve and emerge outwardly.

Soon we'll begin hearing whispers that encourage and comfort, not berate us. Then one thirsty evening, instead of automatically reaching for wine while we fix dinner, we'll enjoy a refreshing glass of sparkling mineral water, especially if it's served with lemon in a pretty cut-glass goblet. Instead of the unconscious snacking every time we enter the kitchen, we'll start eating only when we're sitting down and only what's on our plates, especially if we take the time to prepare delicious meals that satisfy the eye as well as our appetites. Instead of impulsively reaching for a cigarette to bring solace when we're nervous, we'll pick up needlecraft, or even a crossword puzzle.

Too often we're unaware of the ways in which we rob ourselves of precious moments that could be spent nurturing our creativity. These are unconscious habits that the Surgeon General doesn't warn us about but that our authentic selves will. For as long as we continue to cling to bad habits that may not be life-threatening but certainly aren't life-enhancing, we only steal from our potential.

Above written by: Sarah Ban Breathnach

Habits are what you do that spend your time whether you have good ones or bad. I like to think I am enhancing my lifestyle TOWANDA!!

Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered, for they are gone forever--Horace Man
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Commentaires 
Incredibly insightful and encouraging! "Thank you" Lisa so much for sharing this. With these words in mind, I'll soon be watching the sunset:) {{hugs}} 
24 juil. 10 par le membre: RubyRedSox
Isn't it beautiful, {{hugs)) back at ya! TOWANDA! 
24 juil. 10 par le membre: Lisa Online
Awesome! 
24 juil. 10 par le membre: chattycathy1955
That's so awesome...!!!! Thanx 
24 juil. 10 par le membre: Angelbaby1965
love this...thanks for posting!( I see Kathy Bates in your TOWANDA! and I smile! =) 
24 juil. 10 par le membre: candyann
There is nothing like replacing a bad habit with a good one! I like the Horace Man quote. Have a great Sunday Lisa! 
25 juil. 10 par le membre: information
Wow Lisa, so awesome. I am going to print that one out. I read in Info's journal yesterday you are having computer issues. We JUST went thru that. Pain in the patooty. Had to get a new one. So we upgraded, got a good system and a huge monitor. Figured if we had to do it, make sure it was a good one. Good Luck on that item. That Horace Mann quote was beautiful also. I am not familiar with him, think I will look him up and see what he is all about. Enjoy your Sunday, all 24 hours of it!! 
25 juil. 10 par le membre: The Next Number

     
 

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