PAUSE... Shake... EXPLODE
MireyGal76
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I am going through a stressful time in my life, and have been hosting a bit of a pity party. I have been thinking about it today and have decided to...
and think a bit...
Life can be tough. We can lose a loved one, struggle with an ex, experience financial concerns, lose sight of our goals, backtrack physically, struggle with illnesses, experience relationship difficulties... or in my case, all of the above.
We can experience all manner of emotional distress when surrounded with the crap in our lives, and it is so easy to wallow in it. It is so easy to dwell on the garbage, and focus all our thoughts on those things that drag us down.
If I do that, it's as if I am a swimmer who is drowning and have decided to give up. It's like I am deciding that the fight is not worth it, and it's time to breathe in that water and allow it to embrace me and drag me down.
But I cannot do that. I WILL NOT do that. Instead, I choose to...
SHAKE IT OFF!
I will choose to remember the good in my life...
I have...
- two amazing children
- a roof over my head (and a lovely one at that)
- great food in my belly when I am hungry
- a body that supports me when I ask crazy things of it... boxing... shooting... swimming... running.. playing with my kids
- a family that loves me, and I love back
- friends that love me, and I love back
- a good, solid job
the list goes on.
and on.
AND ON!
When I remember to think of those things, they give me the strength to keep fighting, to keep pushing, to beat that nasty shizz that tries to drown me.
And that is when I get the renewed energy to explode out of the water
If you are struggling... I encourage you... take a few minutes to record the things that cause you to fight.
Share them here
Print them out and post them on your fridge.
And maybe.. for those who feel like giving up... the list of our blessings may remind them of theirs, and help them fight too...
and think a bit...
Life can be tough. We can lose a loved one, struggle with an ex, experience financial concerns, lose sight of our goals, backtrack physically, struggle with illnesses, experience relationship difficulties... or in my case, all of the above.
We can experience all manner of emotional distress when surrounded with the crap in our lives, and it is so easy to wallow in it. It is so easy to dwell on the garbage, and focus all our thoughts on those things that drag us down.
If I do that, it's as if I am a swimmer who is drowning and have decided to give up. It's like I am deciding that the fight is not worth it, and it's time to breathe in that water and allow it to embrace me and drag me down.
But I cannot do that. I WILL NOT do that. Instead, I choose to...
SHAKE IT OFF!
I will choose to remember the good in my life...
I have...
- two amazing children
- a roof over my head (and a lovely one at that)
- great food in my belly when I am hungry
- a body that supports me when I ask crazy things of it... boxing... shooting... swimming... running.. playing with my kids
- a family that loves me, and I love back
- friends that love me, and I love back
- a good, solid job
the list goes on.
and on.
AND ON!
When I remember to think of those things, they give me the strength to keep fighting, to keep pushing, to beat that nasty shizz that tries to drown me.
And that is when I get the renewed energy to explode out of the water
If you are struggling... I encourage you... take a few minutes to record the things that cause you to fight.
Share them here
Print them out and post them on your fridge.
And maybe.. for those who feel like giving up... the list of our blessings may remind them of theirs, and help them fight too...
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....and that's why you're awesome, congrats on bouncing back and getting out of your funk!! \m/0
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Good for you. Keep on keepin' on!
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i needed this, sandy. thank you. yes, my problems right now are very first world--bummed about being played by an online dude...wondering if i'll ever find love in my life--seeing most of my girlfriends married and happy and starting families. but i have to shake it off and remember some things
1. next sunday i'll celebrate 6 freaking years of continuous sobriety. i used to be a trainwreck--an irresponsible, dishonest, messy, sloppy binge drinker with a lack of self respect (and a well of emotional and mental struggle).
2. i take care of my mental health through therapy, my physical health (inside and out) through exercise and nutrition, my emotional health through friendships on MFP and "IRL" and relationships with my family, nature, music, etc.
3. i am gainfully employed and have a college education. i have a car. i have a roof over my head. i have two parents who love me to the ends of the earth. i have a great brother and sister-in-law. my extended family cares about my well-being.
4. i am alive and have all five senses. which i cherish dearly.
5. XOXOXO ♫ 
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You are an awesome fighter amazing woman and a wonderful mother and friend. (((HUGS)))
I love you for that :flowerforyou: :drinker: 0 -
That's awesome! Keep on keepin on! :flowerforyou:0
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You have a way of bringing the BEST out in people even when you are not feeling YOUR best.
It's that selflessness and love you share even for those that really don't deserve it that makes you so special.
I am truly blessed to count you as a friend and inspiration. You make me a better person just by knowing you.
<Insert Cute .gif Here>
*Sorry, I'm not as .gif-ted as you in that department! LOL0 -
i needed this, sandy. thank you. yes, my problems right now are very first world--bummed about being played by an online dude...wondering if i'll ever find love in my life--seeing most of my girlfriends married and happy and starting families. but i have to shake it off and remember some things
1. next sunday i'll celebrate 6 freaking years of continuous sobriety. i used to be a trainwreck--an irresponsible, dishonest, messy, sloppy binge drinker with a lack of self respect (and a well of emotional and mental struggle).
2. i take care of my mental health through therapy, my physical health (inside and out) through exercise and nutrition, my emotional health through friendships on MFP and "IRL" and relationships with my family, nature, music, etc.
3. i am gainfully employed and have a college education. i have a car. i have a roof over my head. i have two parents who love me to the ends of the earth. i have a great brother and sister-in-law. my extended family cares about my well-being.
4. i am alive and have all five senses. which i cherish dearly.
5. XOXOXO ♫ .
And you are an inspiration to many.
Congrats on 6 years!!! That is the biggest battle to fight, and you're doing it! You'll be better able to manage the relationship with the RIGHT guy when it comes.
You are beautiful, wonderful, and amazing... INSIDE AND OUT! xoxo0 -
You are an awesome fighter amazing woman and a wonderful mother and friend. (((HUGS)))
I love you for that :flowerforyou: :drinker:
I love you too, my dear sweet butterfly girl! You are a model of a great mom, and you have been one of my best friends on here and in real life. I value your friendship, insight, and personality.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
xoxo
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
and maybe some :drinker: too!0 -
spooking that cat was hilarious!!0
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You have a way of bringing the BEST out in people even when you are not feeling YOUR best.
It's that selflessness and love you share even for those that really don't deserve it that makes you so special.
I am truly blessed to count you as a friend and inspiration. You make me a better person just by knowing you.
<Insert Cute .gif Here>
*Sorry, I'm not as .gif-ted as you in that department! LOL
Rob, you have been my background support system for months and months. You cheer me on when I'm struggling, you lift me up when I'm down. You KIK me when I need that bit of motivation to....
^^ there's your gif
and thank you for being awesome0 -
yay!! glad you seeing the positive (and you have a lot of it) in your life Just keep on trucking Sandy I have issues that I need to work on but I know that my family and close friends are all I need to survive.. and money.. but I have a decent job.. so yea.. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! and that cat gif cracked me up!! 0
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Rob, you have been my background support system for months and months. You cheer me on when I'm struggling, you lift me up when I'm down. You KIK me when I need that bit of motivation to....
^^ there's your gif
and thank you for being awesome
See... You can even turn a pity party :sad:
into a love fest :drinker: :smooched: 
:flowerforyou: !
You're the BEST!0 -
Terrific motivation on your internal reflection...thank you for reminding us of how strong we can be should we choose to be!0
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Hahaha, That poor cat!!0
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Yes! Exactly!
It can be hard to do in the moment, but the reflection that "giving up" wouldn't solve any of the problems that bring us down has gone a long way to helping me set my priorities.0 -
I've been in a funk myself...but seriously, how can one not be happy seeing a tiny cat on a huge pause button? :flowerforyou:0
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This is excellent! I've been in a funk for the past couple months, too, and shaking it off has been difficult. Your post is a GREAT idea, and I'll definitely play along.
1) I have an incredible husband and daughter, who support all my efforts to become a fitter, faster, more FUN version of myself.
2) I have a job that allows me to provide for my family.
3) I have an incredible network of professional colleagues that is helping me find a better job!
4) I have a great network of friends on MFP that reminds me every day why this is an amazing place to choose to track food and exercise, and to seek support.
5) My life is damn awesome, even on the days when I find it hard to list all the awesome things about it.
Thanks, MireyGal76 - you are a class act!!
Edited, because huge picture was huge.0 -
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What a great post!! With cute gifs even. Thanks!! Makes my lunch taste even better now that I am that much more grateful for it. :flowerforyou:0
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why does this happen sometimes? double posts?0
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I've been in a funk myself...but seriously, how can one not be happy seeing a tiny cat on a huge pause button? :flowerforyou:
Me too, kind of funky. But I've been blaming low iron. And some unresolved problems from the school year. So here goes my what to be thankful for's.
I have two great kids that IMO are just the cutest little buttons on God's Green Earth even though one of them is a 23 year old button.
I have a husband that "gets me" and that I still wish to surprise and inspire even though we went thru a rough patch when I started my weight loss endeavors.
I can walk! I can walk! I can walk! I can walk!
I can afford the things we need/want. If I can't I have a method at my disposal that I just flick the button on and get those things.
I got a really nice pedicure the other day and didn't even break anyone's chair.
I'm not nineteen.
I have an awesome unintentional tan from taking my kid exploring in the water.
People smile at me all day everyday no matter what my mood.
I used to pass LA on my way to my grandparents house as kid and wish to live there and now I do and it's like I imagined.
I have learned how to like the things I have, and also how to have the things I want.
God knows me, and I know him. For reals now.
I'm sick but I'm pretty, baby! and what it all comes down to ....---J/K I have good taste in music. LOL.
I am sticking to my cal goals day after day after day and that's something I wasn't sure I could do?
I have done more excercises than I ever imagined I could.
The goal is becoming murky but the steps to get there are becoming crystal clear.
I have a cute rewards bracelet to show for my efforts so far.
People have noticed my weight loss.
Those who haven't don't count.
I eat chocolate everyday.
I eat carbos.
I eat meat.
I eat fat.
I drink.
I eat. 0 -
I've been in a funk myself...but seriously, how can one not be happy seeing a tiny cat on a huge pause button? :flowerforyou:
Me too, kind of funky. But I've been blaming low iron. And some unresolved problems from the school year. So here goes my what to be thankful for's.
I have two great kids that IMO are just the cutest little buttons on God's Green Earth even though one of them is a 23 year old button.
I have a husband that "gets me" and that I still wish to surprise and inspire even though we went thru a rough patch when I started my weight loss endeavors.
I can walk! I can walk! I can walk! I can walk!
I can afford the things we need/want. If I can't I have a method at my disposal that I just flick the button on and get those things.
I got a really nice pedicure the other day and didn't even break anyone's chair.
I'm not nineteen.
I have an awesome unintentional tan from taking my kid exploring in the water.
People smile at me all day everyday no matter what my mood.
I used to pass LA on my way to my grandparents house as kid and wish to live there and now I do and it's like I imagined.
I have learned how to like the things I have, and also how to have the things I want.
God knows me, and I know him. For reals now.
I'm sick but I'm pretty, baby! and what it all comes down to ....---J/K I have good taste in music. LOL.
I am sticking to my cal goals day after day after day and that's something I wasn't sure I could do?
I have done more excercises than I ever imagined I could.
The goal is becoming murky but the steps to get there are becoming crystal clear.
I have a cute rewards bracelet to show for my efforts so far.
People have noticed my weight loss.
Those who haven't don't count.
I eat chocolate everyday.
I eat carbos.
I eat meat.
I eat fat.
I drink.
I eat.
LOVE THIS!!!!0 -
Just not being 17 is a a cause for celebration!0
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Just not being 17 is a a cause for celebration!
I am so glad I'm no longer a teenager... I wouldn't go back to that age if you paid me! lol0 -
LOVE LOVE LOVE0
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You are an amazing person. Thank you for the inspiration.0
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Awesome0
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