Today You Get To…………
Are you feeling the middle of the week struggle? Was it hard to get out of bed this morning? Are you finding everything difficult right now? I’ve been struggling for a variety of reasons over the past two weeks. There have been career plans that didn’t work out. My thyroid and other hormones have made each day a challenge. Mother’s Day was a reminder of the loss of my Mom and Grandmother. My once thick hair continues to thin from some form of new autoimmune issue. Over all I’ve simply not been happy. It is easy to go down what I call the rabbit hole of negative thinking and thoughts. My inner critic was pulling out every negative thought I have ever had and was telling me I was never going to have anything positive happen to me. At one point last week I am almost certain I had my husband leaving me (not happening), was feeling like none of my friends care (they do) and that nothing good was ever going to happen (good things occur every day). Despite attempting to practice gratitude (which I do daily), I found myself struggling more than normal. Everything felt like a chore and it felt like none of my self care tricks were helping. Although I realized the space I was in was only temporary, it felt paralyzing. There are times in our lives when everyone has a bad day, week or even month. The reasons can be medical, situational or thought created. In my case I recognized it was a little of everything. This week I have been practicing a new way of looking at each day. As I know many also have weeks like mine, I wanted to share how I have been looking at each day. Instead of feeling overwhelmed and burdened at the tasks of each day I have been stating the following. Today You Get To
- Wake up on a comfortable mattress in a warm bed next to a man who loves me
- Have the ability to get out of bed on my own and move my body
- Take a long hot shower
- Choose from a closet full of clothes to wear
- Have a choice of food to eat
- Drive a nice car to work
- Have the privilege of working with individuals who are desiring to improve their life
- Take a walk
- Listen to birds singing and favorite music
- Do work from a laptop and phone
- Be with people who make you laugh and smile
What do you get to do today? Let me know below.
I can fall into this kind of funk as well. Love the strategy of turning negative thoughts into positive ones! That is something I try to do and teach my kids to do. Hoping for a better week for you!!
Thank you Julie. Thankfully this week has been better- I like to think the way I look at it is helping. So glad you are teaching your kids this concept. Hope it’s a good week.
I love this idea! I’ve definitely had bad days where nothing seems to be going right, but I’m glad you’ve found a way to try and change those thoughts in your head.
Today I get to…go to a job where I love the people I work with.
Today I get to…sit outside after work and just relax because the weather is so nice.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
So glad you love the people you work with Lauren. That is so important. It’s important for each of us to find the good in our days.
I have had my share of days in the funk and muck too, but I love the idea of trying to think of all the good things you get to do in a day. Today I get to rehearse with my choir doing something I love to do.
Yea!! It’s so important to do things that we love to do. I’m hoping this helps everyone put things into perspective.
I am so sorry that you lost both your grandma and your mom. I cannot even fathom how that impacts you on holidays such as Mother’s Day. I think about my grandma a lot too – she was more of a mom to me than my…well…I’ll just leave it there. It is hard. I applaud you so much for choosing to look at things that make you feel good, that you’re thankful for, things that make you smile – instead of the things that weigh you down. That takes so much strength to do that and I hope that you recognize that. Because it’s so much easier to find negatives than positives when we are already in funks. So kudos to you for this. Big time!
I hope that the rest of your week is filled with much light and love and is easier on you. Keep looking for those little bits of positives in your life. xoxo
Our brains our wired for a negativity bias and it’s so easy to fall into the negative thoughts and thinking. Thank you for your words. Sometimes we all need that reminder and I appreciate it. This week has been much better and I’m so grateful. XoXo
It’s true. It’s all a matter of how things are framed. I’m sending you some virtual love <3
Thank You Diya!!! I felt it.
I wrote a similar post Monday. I’m struggling a bit right now but am trying to think of the good things! There is always something good, though it can be harder to find some days than others. Let’s have dinner soon.
I saw your post on Monday but am behind on reading things this week. It’s all about perspective and how we view things. I’ll be texting you – I like the idea of going to the Summit together.
I’ve been feeling some of the same things lately, and I love your focus on the things you get to do 🙂
It truly is about perspective – it sometimes takes some energy to pull out of the rut but we can do it. Hoping things begin to look up for you! XO