I run my life on a all or nothing approach. A approach that has benefited me in the past but that is not serving me well any longer. If I can't do it all, have it all then I don't want it. But life isn't like that not really and not often
evertime I diet I want instant results and plan out how many millions I will lose if I completly starve myself and exercise every day. When I plan on growing my henna business I want to book every weekend of the summer with a gig. When I decide to save or spend it's always big.
But again, that isn't maintainable. I can't have a all or nothing approach in everything I do. I am trying to slow down my reactions and my demands on myself and others
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ReplyDeleteGood for you! I am the same way when it comes to weight loss..."if I exercise all the time and stick to a diet I can lose a gajillion pounds in a few months!" It's not realistic or safe. I always try to remember that I didn't gain the weight overnight so it's not going to come off overnight either. The "go big or go home" approach works on some things but is totally unrealistic in others.
ReplyDeleteJust remember, your friends love you just the way you are!