JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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For those who journal or do like daily gratitude or positive affirmations
What sort of things do you write?
Atm I'm going through a bit of a rough time and getting myself into a bit of a rut.
Ot sure if it's a relapse in depression or just a general hard time but it's will be easier in the long run if I tackle it now rather than wallow in my own self pity.
You may have picked up on my own self-loathing when getting advice about my 4 yo feeling like a failure and such. Well that feeling extends to the rest of my life too.
First step was telling my Oh. After 3 weeks of being argumentative with him I just told him and he's going to try help me out more for a while.
But seeing as the self loathing is my biggest problem that's what I want to address and what better way to tackle negative than a bit of positivity.
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For those who journal or do like daily gratitude or positive affirmations
What sort of things do you write?
Atm I'm going through a bit of a rough time and getting myself into a bit of a rut.
Ot sure if it's a relapse in depression or just a general hard time but it's will be easier in the long run if I tackle it now rather than wallow in my own self pity.
You may have picked up on my own self-loathing when getting advice about my 4 yo feeling like a failure and such. Well that feeling extends to the rest of my life too.
First step was telling my Oh. After 3 weeks of being argumentative with him I just told him and he's going to try help me out more for a while.
But seeing as the self loathing is my biggest problem that's what I want to address and what better way to tackle negative than a bit of positivity.
I'm so sorry you are struggling, but I think you are right the first step is recognizing that you are struggling and then figuring out what to do about it.
I am very new to keeping a Gratitude Journal and finding some happiness. This is a little history of how I finally found some peace over the last year.
Last year was a terrible stressful year from June up until August 31st when I was fired from a job that I had held for over 7 years, I knew it was coming, I knew that I had done wrong, I just didn't know how to fix it and I didn't know how to deal with the shame I felt.
I had been suffering with depression pretty steadily for 5 years, although I had thought I was better for a small amount of time and had stopped taking my medication for it. Big Mistake! I never sought any therapy because I couldn't afford it. My best friend became my therapist, she had sent me a devotional book in 2016 for my birthday that I had not even opened. When I was struggling to the point of having panic attacks (I thought several times I was having a heart attack) she made me promise to start reading the devotions. I did promise to start, but really thought that wasn't what I needed and I did it just to appease her. But a promise is a promise so I actually did read them. After a few weeks, I thought I'll look up the bible verses that go with it. I opened my bible from childhood that hadn't been opened in at least 30 years. I started praying, but I never felt I did it right so used Pinterest prayers. I started feeling better, the day I was fired I actually was pretty relieved, the worst had happened and I had survived it.
It took me a full month after being fired before I started getting some energy back, started to feel a glimmer of hope, and started truly believing that things would work out. My husband works seasonal work and his was coming to an end, we would only have his EI to live off, but I wasn't panicking. This made my husband think I didn't care which caused a lot of other issues in our relationship. For Christmas someone had given me a gift card for the book store, I like buying off the discount table and found a book called The Gratitude Diaries. I bought it, it was the first ever book of that type I have ever purchased. I read it and decided I needed to start being thankful and grateful for the little things. I started off every single night before I went to bed I post a Gratitude/Motivational/Happiness quote on facebook. I bought a notebook to write what I was grateful for each day but didn't start using it.
In January, after not working, not receiving calls for interviews, or not hearing from interviews afterward my husband became harder to deal with. We ended up not speaking and arguing for a couple of weeks until finally we "had it out". I told him we either needed to get back to what we were or we needed to separate. He was finally honest with me about some of what I was doing wrong and I was honest with him about his. It was also at this time that I ran out of my medication for depression and couldn't afford more. I knew I needed to do things to get better on my own.
In February I got this job and decided I needed to come in with a new attitude, I wasn't going to let the work consume me and I was going to live a happy life. That is when I started logging on MFP again and taking control of my health. My husband and I were starting to mend some fences. In late February I started reading blogs and message boards on here and I think it was @PackerFanInGB that was journalling. Following her lead I finally started writing in my notebook I had bought. I made myself write 3 things each day to be grateful for. I struggled with this and still do some days. Some days, I only write that the weather was nice. It has made me realize that I do have a lot to be grateful for life isn't all about the 'big grand' things it's about all the little things along the way. I have written about getting a particularly nice hug from the Grands, last night I was grateful that Lauryn was able to get her material to hopefully help her. Last week I was grateful that my husband chose to spend time with me instead of playing is online game. We only watched tv, but it was still time together.
I have not had to go back on my medication, my husband and I are happier than we have been in years and I am truly happy with my life. (Except for being forced to be a salesperson) I am grateful my friend made me make a promise to her that I feel has helped me tremendously. I am also grateful that I found this group on MFP it has helped so much more than just my weight and "diet" it has helped my mental well being.
I know I wrote a novel, instead of just a little answer, but I am one that learns from others and I believe that without sharing your story how can anyone else truly understand you and where you came from. Learn from others experiences is how I have always lived and I feel that is how I best help others.4 -
For those who journal or do like daily gratitude or positive affirmations
What sort of things do you write?
Atm I'm going through a bit of a rough time and getting myself into a bit of a rut.
Ot sure if it's a relapse in depression or just a general hard time but it's will be easier in the long run if I tackle it now rather than wallow in my own self pity.
You may have picked up on my own self-loathing when getting advice about my 4 yo feeling like a failure and such. Well that feeling extends to the rest of my life too.
First step was telling my Oh. After 3 weeks of being argumentative with him I just told him and he's going to try help me out more for a while.
But seeing as the self loathing is my biggest problem that's what I want to address and what better way to tackle negative than a bit of positivity.
I gratitude journal every night. Every night before I go to bed, I think of 5 things for that day that I'm grateful for. It could be something big like "I passed my Epic exams", but it could be somthing that I don't normally think about like "electricity", "hot showers", air conditioning, food on the table, my kids' are healthy. Sunshine. Hearing birds sing. Being able to open the windows.
When I journal, I usually write whatever is on my mind. That is in a separate notebook. I write whatever comes to mind. If I had a crappy day, I write about what a crappy day I had and why it was crappy. Helps just to get it all out on paper. If I've got something on my mind, I write about it and sometimes as I'm writing, it works itself out or I figure it out. Some days I just write about what happened in my day, how it made me feel, etc. Just whatever I need to get out. Somehow it makes me feel better just getting it out.2 -
I feel like it's an afternoon of let's make Hannah feel stupid at work...😥2
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »For those who journal or do like daily gratitude or positive affirmations
What sort of things do you write?
Atm I'm going through a bit of a rough time and getting myself into a bit of a rut.
Ot sure if it's a relapse in depression or just a general hard time but it's will be easier in the long run if I tackle it now rather than wallow in my own self pity.
You may have picked up on my own self-loathing when getting advice about my 4 yo feeling like a failure and such. Well that feeling extends to the rest of my life too.
First step was telling my Oh. After 3 weeks of being argumentative with him I just told him and he's going to try help me out more for a while.
But seeing as the self loathing is my biggest problem that's what I want to address and what better way to tackle negative than a bit of positivity.
I'm so sorry you are struggling, but I think you are right the first step is recognizing that you are struggling and then figuring out what to do about it.
I am very new to keeping a Gratitude Journal and finding some happiness. This is a little history of how I finally found some peace over the last year.
Last year was a terrible stressful year from June up until August 31st when I was fired from a job that I had held for over 7 years, I knew it was coming, I knew that I had done wrong, I just didn't know how to fix it and I didn't know how to deal with the shame I felt.
I had been suffering with depression pretty steadily for 5 years, although I had thought I was better for a small amount of time and had stopped taking my medication for it. Big Mistake! I never sought any therapy because I couldn't afford it. My best friend became my therapist, she had sent me a devotional book in 2016 for my birthday that I had not even opened. When I was struggling to the point of having panic attacks (I thought several times I was having a heart attack) she made me promise to start reading the devotions. I did promise to start, but really thought that wasn't what I needed and I did it just to appease her. But a promise is a promise so I actually did read them. After a few weeks, I thought I'll look up the bible verses that go with it. I opened my bible from childhood that hadn't been opened in at least 30 years. I started praying, but I never felt I did it right so used Pinterest prayers. I started feeling better, the day I was fired I actually was pretty relieved, the worst had happened and I had survived it.
It took me a full month after being fired before I started getting some energy back, started to feel a glimmer of hope, and started truly believing that things would work out. My husband works seasonal work and his was coming to an end, we would only have his EI to live off, but I wasn't panicking. This made my husband think I didn't care which caused a lot of other issues in our relationship. For Christmas someone had given me a gift card for the book store, I like buying off the discount table and found a book called The Gratitude Diaries. I bought it, it was the first ever book of that type I have ever purchased. I read it and decided I needed to start being thankful and grateful for the little things. I started off every single night before I went to bed I post a Gratitude/Motivational/Happiness quote on facebook. I bought a notebook to write what I was grateful for each day but didn't start using it.
In January, after not working, not receiving calls for interviews, or not hearing from interviews afterward my husband became harder to deal with. We ended up not speaking and arguing for a couple of weeks until finally we "had it out". I told him we either needed to get back to what we were or we needed to separate. He was finally honest with me about some of what I was doing wrong and I was honest with him about his. It was also at this time that I ran out of my medication for depression and couldn't afford more. I knew I needed to do things to get better on my own.
In February I got this job and decided I needed to come in with a new attitude, I wasn't going to let the work consume me and I was going to live a happy life. That is when I started logging on MFP again and taking control of my health. My husband and I were starting to mend some fences. In late February I started reading blogs and message boards on here and I think it was @PackerFanInGB that was journalling. Following her lead I finally started writing in my notebook I had bought. I made myself write 3 things each day to be grateful for. I struggled with this and still do some days. Some days, I only write that the weather was nice. It has made me realize that I do have a lot to be grateful for life isn't all about the 'big grand' things it's about all the little things along the way. I have written about getting a particularly nice hug from the Grands, last night I was grateful that Lauryn was able to get her material to hopefully help her. Last week I was grateful that my husband chose to spend time with me instead of playing is online game. We only watched tv, but it was still time together.
I have not had to go back on my medication, my husband and I are happier than we have been in years and I am truly happy with my life. (Except for being forced to be a salesperson) I am grateful my friend made me make a promise to her that I feel has helped me tremendously. I am also grateful that I found this group on MFP it has helped so much more than just my weight and "diet" it has helped my mental well being.
I know I wrote a novel, instead of just a little answer, but I am one that learns from others and I believe that without sharing your story how can anyone else truly understand you and where you came from. Learn from others experiences is how I have always lived and I feel that is how I best help others.
Yikes, I think I should be thankful for the NHS! How awful to not afford medication?! What happens if its something you *need*.
I mean we still have to pay for our prescription over here I think its £8.40 per item. However we have a lot of exemptions, under 16, over 60, pregnant, medical exemption for long term (I have this for thyroid as its lifelong) certain benefits and if you are a veteran I think. And anyone in these categories get it free.
I've never paid for a prescription in my life and never will.
But thank you for your story, I'm glad you found ways through, ways you never thought you'd think to work.
See me being thankful for somethings seems silly to me. Like thankful for food or water.. And I know I should be but I feel its cliche. Yet I've never been in a position where I've been like that so maybe for someone who has been homeless it would be a big deal. So I guess that makes me naive or narrowminded.
And then again, WHO am I thanking? I'm not a strong believer in God. I mean I believe there's something but I don't know, not a path I've ventured down. So who or what am I thanking? Is that how it works LOL
I'm I reading too deep into this😂0 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »I feel like it's an afternoon of let's make Hannah feel stupid at work...😥
I swear, LK is like the one person in the world who can make me feel like a complete moron with a single look. I know I screwed. You don't have to be so condescending about it.
Sorry... Just venting.2 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »I feel like it's an afternoon of let's make Hannah feel stupid at work...😥
Sorry your days going a bit poop. Try not to let it get to you.
I think today is Tantrum Tuesday. Marley just threw a a fit because I said she couldn't give Casey her biscuit. She just ran to the corner and screamed. Dogs looking at her like wtf? Lol3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »For those who journal or do like daily gratitude or positive affirmations
What sort of things do you write?
Atm I'm going through a bit of a rough time and getting myself into a bit of a rut.
Ot sure if it's a relapse in depression or just a general hard time but it's will be easier in the long run if I tackle it now rather than wallow in my own self pity.
You may have picked up on my own self-loathing when getting advice about my 4 yo feeling like a failure and such. Well that feeling extends to the rest of my life too.
First step was telling my Oh. After 3 weeks of being argumentative with him I just told him and he's going to try help me out more for a while.
But seeing as the self loathing is my biggest problem that's what I want to address and what better way to tackle negative than a bit of positivity.
I'm so sorry you are struggling, but I think you are right the first step is recognizing that you are struggling and then figuring out what to do about it.
I am very new to keeping a Gratitude Journal and finding some happiness. This is a little history of how I finally found some peace over the last year.
Last year was a terrible stressful year from June up until August 31st when I was fired from a job that I had held for over 7 years, I knew it was coming, I knew that I had done wrong, I just didn't know how to fix it and I didn't know how to deal with the shame I felt.
I had been suffering with depression pretty steadily for 5 years, although I had thought I was better for a small amount of time and had stopped taking my medication for it. Big Mistake! I never sought any therapy because I couldn't afford it. My best friend became my therapist, she had sent me a devotional book in 2016 for my birthday that I had not even opened. When I was struggling to the point of having panic attacks (I thought several times I was having a heart attack) she made me promise to start reading the devotions. I did promise to start, but really thought that wasn't what I needed and I did it just to appease her. But a promise is a promise so I actually did read them. After a few weeks, I thought I'll look up the bible verses that go with it. I opened my bible from childhood that hadn't been opened in at least 30 years. I started praying, but I never felt I did it right so used Pinterest prayers. I started feeling better, the day I was fired I actually was pretty relieved, the worst had happened and I had survived it.
It took me a full month after being fired before I started getting some energy back, started to feel a glimmer of hope, and started truly believing that things would work out. My husband works seasonal work and his was coming to an end, we would only have his EI to live off, but I wasn't panicking. This made my husband think I didn't care which caused a lot of other issues in our relationship. For Christmas someone had given me a gift card for the book store, I like buying off the discount table and found a book called The Gratitude Diaries. I bought it, it was the first ever book of that type I have ever purchased. I read it and decided I needed to start being thankful and grateful for the little things. I started off every single night before I went to bed I post a Gratitude/Motivational/Happiness quote on facebook. I bought a notebook to write what I was grateful for each day but didn't start using it.
In January, after not working, not receiving calls for interviews, or not hearing from interviews afterward my husband became harder to deal with. We ended up not speaking and arguing for a couple of weeks until finally we "had it out". I told him we either needed to get back to what we were or we needed to separate. He was finally honest with me about some of what I was doing wrong and I was honest with him about his. It was also at this time that I ran out of my medication for depression and couldn't afford more. I knew I needed to do things to get better on my own.
In February I got this job and decided I needed to come in with a new attitude, I wasn't going to let the work consume me and I was going to live a happy life. That is when I started logging on MFP again and taking control of my health. My husband and I were starting to mend some fences. In late February I started reading blogs and message boards on here and I think it was @PackerFanInGB that was journalling. Following her lead I finally started writing in my notebook I had bought. I made myself write 3 things each day to be grateful for. I struggled with this and still do some days. Some days, I only write that the weather was nice. It has made me realize that I do have a lot to be grateful for life isn't all about the 'big grand' things it's about all the little things along the way. I have written about getting a particularly nice hug from the Grands, last night I was grateful that Lauryn was able to get her material to hopefully help her. Last week I was grateful that my husband chose to spend time with me instead of playing is online game. We only watched tv, but it was still time together.
I have not had to go back on my medication, my husband and I are happier than we have been in years and I am truly happy with my life. (Except for being forced to be a salesperson) I am grateful my friend made me make a promise to her that I feel has helped me tremendously. I am also grateful that I found this group on MFP it has helped so much more than just my weight and "diet" it has helped my mental well being.
I know I wrote a novel, instead of just a little answer, but I am one that learns from others and I believe that without sharing your story how can anyone else truly understand you and where you came from. Learn from others experiences is how I have always lived and I feel that is how I best help others.
Yikes, I think I should be thankful for the NHS! How awful to not afford medication?! What happens if its something you *need*.
I mean we still have to pay for our prescription over here I think its £8.40 per item. However we have a lot of exemptions, under 16, over 60, pregnant, medical exemption for long term (I have this for thyroid as its lifelong) certain benefits and if you are a veteran I think. And anyone in these categories get it free.
I've never paid for a prescription in my life and never will.
But thank you for your story, I'm glad you found ways through, ways you never thought you'd think to work.
See me being thankful for somethings seems silly to me. Like thankful for food or water.. And I know I should be but I feel its cliche. Yet I've never been in a position where I've been like that so maybe for someone who has been homeless it would be a big deal. So I guess that makes me naive or narrowminded.
And then again, WHO am I thanking? I'm not a strong believer in God. I mean I believe there's something but I don't know, not a path I've ventured down. So who or what am I thanking? Is that how it works LOL
I'm I reading too deep into this😂
We can see a doctor for free and any hospital stays are free, but dental, prescriptions, vision are all up to the individual unless some conditions are met. Like low income, seniors, special needs, etc. I didn't qualify for any of that. I had benefits through work so that was covering a good chunk of it before that.
Well I don't think you need to believe in God per se, I think every religion, belief system, etc has something/someone that they look up to or thank for their blessings.
You need to find what works for you. Like @PackerFanInGB I have also just written thoughts out in the past. Mine are usually done when I'm angry and don't know what to do with it. I write and write and then throw it all out so no one ever finds it.
I don't know your exact situation, but you have the health to walk your daughter to nursery, you have healthy girls, you have a family that supports you. That is a lot more than some people have, I think that is the point to showing gratitude, realizing what you have and just acknowledging it period.
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »HGSmith0920 wrote: »I feel like it's an afternoon of let's make Hannah feel stupid at work...😥
I swear, LK is like the one person in the world who can make me feel like a complete moron with a single look. I know I screwed. You don't have to be so condescending about it.
Sorry... Just venting.
Vent away! I hate people that can't just coach someone, degrading does nothing to help someone learn.0 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »HGSmith0920 wrote: »HGSmith0920 wrote: »I feel like it's an afternoon of let's make Hannah feel stupid at work...😥
I swear, LK is like the one person in the world who can make me feel like a complete moron with a single look. I know I screwed. You don't have to be so condescending about it.
Sorry... Just venting.
Vent away! I hate people that can't just coach someone, degrading does nothing to help someone learn.
Thank you. I'm just ready to be home for the night. 1 hour and 43 minutes left! I'm spent for the day! LK is totally passive aggressive. Can it be next Wednesday already?1 -
Just saw this post this morning in FB & thought it applied... so true!
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Bonkers, stressful day. Can’t even bear to type it all up. Just want to eat copious amounts of toast right now but I am typing this instead.
Tuesday goals
- morning workout ✅
- School early for meeting with G Mum ✅
- April challenge ✅
- May challenge ✅
- June challenge ✅ (I hope I’ve ridden it out now)
- July challenge ✅
- Shopping and pick up car from my parents place after work ✅
- Suitcase!
Goals for Wednesday
- morning workout
- Pack yoga gear and outfit for meal out afterwards
- Send back dress
- April challenge
- May challenge
- June challenge
- July challenge (out for dinner at a restaurant that changes its menu daily so can’t prelog. Will make sensible choices and eat light through the rest of the day)
- Leavers card and donation
- Avoid leavers lunch
- Hot yoga after work
- Dinner then early night
Sorry for grumpy post. Think I need to put this day to bed! X4 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Monthly Challenges:
July 1: Water
/ Walk/Move / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 2: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning 
July 3: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 4: Water
/ Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 5: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 6: Water
Not as much as I wanted but not bad / Walk but to be fair, I had PT and was pretty sore / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 7: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating: / Planning
July 8: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 9: Missed logging
July 10: Water / Walk / mindful eating / / Planning
July 11: Water / Walk / Mindful eating / Planning
July 12: Water / Walk not an actual walk, but I did make conscious effort to get up from my desk and move more than normal. Less Sitting. / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 13: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 14: Water: ⭐ / Walk ⭐ / Mindful Eating ⭐ Planning
July 15: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 16: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 17: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning
I didn't get on here to make goals for today because my doctor appointment went longer than I planned and then just plain got behind at work. BUT, I did do the monthly challenges above (except walking). I really cannot do the walking right now. Spine doctor confirmed that today. She had me cancel my physical therapy appointment for tomorrow also. I am having an MRI of spine done tomorrow early in the morning. And another MRI on Thursday of my hip. Then we see what we are looking at. Could be two separate surgeries. Hoping they are wrong and it's something easily fixed with an injection or two!
So, I was thinking, since I cannot do the actual walking outside for 15 minutes (May monthly challenge), I will substitute walking with "Self Care" for now until my hip and back are better. I'll challenge myself with finding 15 minutes to do something like listen to a podcast, read, meditate, write, etc.
@Snowflake1968 HUGS to you! You've had a rough go of it and I'm glad you're here with us and that you found your way!
@Bex953172 When I write in my gratitude journal, I'm not actually thanking anyone. I'm just listing things that I'm grateful for that day. It makes makes me focus on the happy or good things in life, big and small. I can't focus on negatives if I'm thinking about what I'm grateful for. That's how I approach it anyway. It's not for everyone, I know. I'm just sharing what works for me! We are all different!
Be the change you wish to see in the world
2018 Theme: Persistence and Determination
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Just saw this post this morning in FB & thought it applied... so true!
LOVE THIS!!! SO TRUE!1 -
my goals are simple again
1. log all food
2. april challenge - get in those 8 darn cups of water!! WHy is this so hard for me to do!!! I have to drink 4 more glasses yet before bed ... but determined to make this happen today!
3. may challenge - outside for 15 minutes (should be able to do this with bike ride!)
I met up with a group of people ..... rode 18 miles!!!! And I left before the rest of them finished .... and they still caught up with me! But ... for my defense ... I was the oldest one there! Most were in their 50s! SO I am kinda proud that I did the 18 miles ... but wow ... but butt hurts .... my legs feel like I've been on a horse all day LOL!!
4. june challenge - mindful eating. I've been bad at this lately
Did really good until tonite ..... and had too many chocolate covered almonds.
5. july challenge - plan ahead -- plan tomorrows dinner meal. Breakfast is always easy, as lunch is to. Its just dinners that are hard. Plan is to make BBQ pork chops - trying to clean out the freezer - but hubby hates them. He somehow thinks pork is bad for us. But.. he's getting them anyway!
6. get back on here ... take the few minutes to post .... be accountable
Much better day today until tonite when I got into the choc covered almonds. Another impulse thing I bought at Trader Joes. But the good thing was the 18 mile bike ride - 2 hrs! So I am hoping that offset my mindless eating of almonds!
JFT, Wed
1. log all food
2. april challenge - water
3. may challenge - 15 minute walk
4. june challenge - mindful eating
5. july challenge - plan ahead
6. get back on here .. be accountable2 -
For those who journal or do like daily gratitude or positive affirmations
What sort of things do you write?
Atm I'm going through a bit of a rough time and getting myself into a bit of a rut.
Ot sure if it's a relapse in depression or just a general hard time but it's will be easier in the long run if I tackle it now rather than wallow in my own self pity.
You may have picked up on my own self-loathing when getting advice about my 4 yo feeling like a failure and such. Well that feeling extends to the rest of my life too.
First step was telling my Oh. After 3 weeks of being argumentative with him I just told him and he's going to try help me out more for a while.
But seeing as the self loathing is my biggest problem that's what I want to address and what better way to tackle negative than a bit of positivity.
Bex, I am so sorry you are having a rough time. I find myself in that same rut from time to time (just last week actually!). I think sometimes my mind starts thinking all the negative stuff, and when that happens sometimes it is really hard to think of any of the positives. That's why a gratitude journal is good ... it kinda forces you to think about the good things. But it doesn't always work for everyone.. so you have to find something that works for you.
I used to keep a journal every nite when my kids were little. As soon as they would go to bed, my journal was really more like a diary. If I had a awful day ... thats what I wrote. It wasn't really a so-called "gratitude journal", it was more just a journal of what my mind was thinking. Somehow, just that act of writing it down made me feel better. You know ... how if you hold stuff in, you feel worse. For me, the writing it down, actually let me release some of those negative feelings. (And ... it was sometimes fun to go back and read what I wrote - but I was sure to hid it where noone could read it!! LOL ). Sometimes when I write down how upset I am with my daughter, or how stressed I am with work, or upset that hubby can't even help put his dishes away ..... its like it releases those thoughts, and I feel better. Anyhow, thats just me. Walking also helps me tremendously. I remember at times walking after the kids would be in bed .... and crying almost the entire walk. Just getting out all the frustration. But the time I would get home from my walk, I always felt better (thats why I did the May challenge- because I needed it!)
But I do hope you can find something that works for you. But saying that .... you have the most stressful years right now with 3 little ones to take care. If you were like I was .... hardly any adults to talk to. I swear, I used to be so happy just to go to the grocery store alone and have a adult to converse with. It is hard being a mom. So please be kind to yourself. After your kids are in bed (if you can), treat yourself to something special that might make yourself feel better.
Or .... come on here and talk!! We all love to hear from you ..... we all care... and we all love you to pieces!3 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »I feel like it's an afternoon of let's make Hannah feel stupid at work...😥
NO NO!!! No one should make you feel stupid!! I hope your day got better 1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
I have not had to go back on my medication, my husband and I are happier than we have been in years and I am truly happy with my life. (Except for being forced to be a salesperson) I am grateful my friend made me make a promise to her that I feel has helped me tremendously. I am also grateful that I found this group on MFP it has helped so much more than just my weight and "diet" it has helped my mental well being.
I know I wrote a novel, instead of just a little answer, but I am one that learns from others and I believe that without sharing your story how can anyone else truly understand you and where you came from. Learn from others experiences is how I have always lived and I feel that is how I best help others.
Wow - you have been through a lot! I am so so proud of how far you have come, and so happy to hear you and hubby are also much happier! This is why I love this group so much..... it is not just about losing weight and getting to a magic number. It is about changing our lives ... which you have done!
There is a saying that we are never given more than we can handle. Sometimes I want to just scream and say I can't handle anymore!! But I also believe that the more we are given ... the stronger we can become. And when we look back.... at all that we have been through ..... and we came out even stronger, having learned so much more. THis is what you have done! So proud of you, and so happy you are part of this fantastic group of people!1 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »
When I journal, I usually write whatever is on my mind. That is in a separate notebook. I write whatever comes to mind. If I had a crappy day, I write about what a crappy day I had and why it was crappy. Helps just to get it all out on paper. If I've got something on my mind, I write about it and sometimes as I'm writing, it works itself out or I figure it out. Some days I just write about what happened in my day, how it made me feel, etc. Just whatever I need to get out. Somehow it makes me feel better just getting it out.
You also have such a positive outlook on things .... so I can see where this is really helping you.
And .... congrats on passing your tests!!!! I had to look back a few pages to find this out! So proud of you!!1 -
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »Anyway!
JFT, 7/17/18
1. Up at 630😄 Got up then went back to sleep
2. Coffee/quiet time😊 Right between waking up and going back to sleep. Lol
3. Yoga!!!😑 I'll say it again... Went back to sleep
4. Work 815-515😅 Had a crappy hour and a half but the beginning was good and so was the ending
5. Pick up library books!!!!😁 One of them I don't think I am going to read though so I think I'll return it tomorrow and get another one
6. Get gas😥 Totally forgot ths morning and there were TORRENTIAL rain and storms on my way home
7. Dinner(Taco turkey and rice)/Dishes!😒/😫 Took me a half an hour to get home to find my DH eating leftovers. So I just had some of that and called it a night. Lol
8. DH time😎 Just hung out on the couch together. I read. He played video games and watched baseball
9. Kitchen closed by 9😁 Way before. I had my last beer at like 8 and got really sick to my stomach
10. Shower/face/teeth☺
11. Tech off by 10:30😑10:26 atm. Going to make a quick post and sign off
12. Lights off by 11😎 Maybe.
The morning was good. The beginning of the afternoon sucked. The evening was good. Lol. Not feeling well and super tired so going to bed. I think I am going to start a gratitude journal for when I feel stupid so that I can get out of my head and focus on the positive. I have found that when I stay busy at work doing mundane things I am less likely to feel bad about myself. I think I'll need to start doing more of that sort of thing.
JFT, 7-18-18
1. Log all food
2. Up at 630
3. Quiet time
4. Yoga
5. Weigh myself
6. Bring clothes to change into
7. Work 815-515(maybe leave early)
8. D's house
9. Home by 10
10. Bed by 12
I hope everyone has a great night!
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JULY 17 GOALS:
🔲 Stick to shake/supplement plan
🔲 Stay at my calorie goal (ideally 1500 calories, but up to 1600)
🔲 Do any kind of exercise
🔲 Take a couple minutes to stretch and breathe deep3 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »
So, I was thinking, since I cannot do the actual walking outside for 15 minutes (May monthly challenge), I will substitute walking with "Self Care" for now until my hip and back are better. I'll challenge myself with finding 15 minutes to do something like listen to a podcast, read, meditate, write, etc.
Great idea!!!1 -
Looooongest day ever! Something must be in the air, it looks like a few of us had a chaotic day! I did better today with balance and healthy eating, was able to get myself back on track. Definitely was jonesing for some fast food but-nope-stayed on track with meal planning.
@Snowflake1968 I just wanted to say kudos for sharing about your mental health. I'm pretty open about my struggles with depression and anxiety, and it's really nice to know I'm not alone. Living with mental health takes a TON of strength, so I salute you
For today:
House chores ✅
Do maximum pushups able ✅-1 full, 3 modified
30 minutes exercise ✅
1 hour TV maximum ✅
Track food and exercise ✅
Eat all servings of 5 food groups ✅
Meet 1200-1400 net calories, counting exercise ✅-much more reasonable today!
Water challenge-80 oz. ✅
Post here for accountability ✅
For tomorrow:
Enjoy evening with friends in town
Make healthy choices eating out
Do maximum pushups able
30 minutes exercise (not sure how feasible this will be?)
Track food and exercise
Eat all servings of 5 food groups
Meet 1200-1400 net calories, counting exercise
Water challenge-80 oz.
Post here for accountability3 -
Just for today ...
I will once again drink a glass of water every hour.2 -
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan One extra yoghurt but these are tiny
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 45 minute lunch break
- Stop work by 7.45pm 8.30!!! Will have to do fewer hours later in the week...
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Finish reading article
- Get tested on verbs
- French conversation with boyfriend
- Get speech ready Didn't have time along with everything else!
Today I have a French assessment - it's what I've been doing all my French in aid of, over the last couple of months! Hopefully it will go well. It's to see whether I am good enough to do an exam course where I would end up with an internationally recognised qualification. Cross fingers!
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 4 bottles water
- No alcohol
- Prepare for test
- Get speech ready
- Relax!
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It's 7:27 in the morning here. I've been up since 7. I can't begin to tell you how much I would love to go back to sleep for another 10 minutes or so! Lol. Even if it's just to cuddle with the DH. But I know that if I do I will have a seriously hard time getting up again. So I figured I'd pop on here and post.
I cant prelog dinner tonight since I am eating over D's and have no idea what's for dinner. I will ask later in the day but this early in the morning seems a little rude. Lol. I'm going to see if I can get out of work early. If I can, I think I will do my yoga then. I really want to do it but getting up at 630 is getting harder and harder. I think maybe I need to start going to bed earlier or not spending so much time sitting on the couch when I do get up. Lol. I think I'll have to switch my schedule around. Maybe do yoga first and then quiet time...IDK. I know that I am really missing it. There's a yoga studio near my work that I would love to go to but we have different things we want to do with our money first before I can start going so I guess it's Yoga With Adriene youtube videos for now! Lol.
We had torrential downpours and severe thunderstorms as I was leaving work last night. It took me a half an hour to get home when it usually takes me about 10. The streets in downtown were so flooded that my car probably hates me now. Lol. But the weather is supposed to be gorgeous the next few days. Low to mid 80's with very little humidity. But of course Sunday, the day the DH and I were going to go to the zoo, it's supposed to storm again with high heat and humidity! So that nixes those plans. We've been talking about it for a week now!
I guess we'll find something different to do. Saturday is supposed to be gorgeous though. Downtown is having a summer in the streets fair/festival kind of thing. I'm helping my mom set up her booth and then spending a few hours working at my bank's booth. I'll be getting paid time off for that. Too bad I won't be able to use it for a while. LK is leaving next week so it'll be me and LM until our RVP decides to hire someone. Problem is, he hasn't even started interviews or anything. It drives us crazy how he does this! Our bank is so short-staffed it's insane. I feel like every month we lose 2 peoples!
Anyway, thank you for listening to me ramble! It's probably time for me to start getting ready. Lol1 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan One extra yoghurt but these are tiny
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 45 minute lunch break
- Stop work by 7.45pm 8.30!!! Will have to do fewer hours later in the week...
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Finish reading article
- Get tested on verbs
- French conversation with boyfriend
- Get speech ready Didn't have time along with everything else!
Today I have a French assessment - it's what I've been doing all my French in aid of, over the last couple of months! Hopefully it will go well. It's to see whether I am good enough to do an exam course where I would end up with an internationally recognised qualification. Cross fingers!
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 4 bottles water
- No alcohol
- Prepare for test
- Get speech ready
- Relax!
Good luck for your exam!3 -
Whoops I missed posting goals for yesterday!
Things I did well: ate only when hungry, even though that meant pushing something I had logged for yesterday to today, adhered to my meal plan, and prepped my lentil stew for the next few days first thing in the morning. Things I did poorly: only 6 glasses of water and forgot my physical therapy last night.
I need some extra accountability today so I'm going to post my full list of goals.
Just for today:
1. Log everything I eat and stay under goal.
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water before having a soda.
3. Physical therapy morning and evening.
4. Yoga! I have slacked on the activity since starting work.
5. Laundry.
6. Recycle glass.
7. Duolingo French practice
8. Review sale ads, menu plan for the week, and prelog.
9. Kitchen closed, brush teeth, and in bed by 1 am.2
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