Day 1
I've been using self-help resources in a wishy-washy way for years. I can't let self-help go, yet I can't fully commit to it either. So, I've decided this craziness has to stop, and that I would commit to living my life using self-help for one year to prove to myself that it works if I work it! I hope my process will help others too.
I am going to use a variety of audio, video and written resources. Some will be spiritually based practices, and many will be practical. One thing I have learned is that I need to use my mind as well as take practical action to get the best results.
Years ago, I had amazing results from using these sort of resources, and then, I stopped. Why did I stop? I had a self-esteem shattering experience that pretty much put the brakes on my life in every way. Now, I feel ready to fully embrace who I am, and to see how much good I can create in my life.
I've been using self-help resources in a wishy-washy way for years. I can't let self-help go, yet I can't fully commit to it either. So, I've decided this craziness has to stop, and that I would commit to living my life using self-help for one year to prove to myself that it works if I work it! I hope my process will help others too.
I am going to use a variety of audio, video and written resources. Some will be spiritually based practices, and many will be practical. One thing I have learned is that I need to use my mind as well as take practical action to get the best results.
Years ago, I had amazing results from using these sort of resources, and then, I stopped. Why did I stop? I had a self-esteem shattering experience that pretty much put the brakes on my life in every way. Now, I feel ready to fully embrace who I am, and to see how much good I can create in my life.
The areas I want to improve are:
Finances - (don't we all). I'm by no means destitute, but I would like a lot more freedom, especially to travel. I like Spain in the summer!
Career - my work is boring. I need to have fun since I'm at the office for so many hours a day.
Body - I'm in okay shape at the moment. I want to have better muscle tone, and feel fitter. I have been having a social cigarette here and there, as well as a glass of wine or two. I'm not going to abstain from wine completely, but I'll ditch the cigs for sure.
My house - its pretty cluttered right now and I need a new kitchen.
Today I wrote out my goals as so many self-help books suggest. I've done that a lot in the past and not followed through. I will see these goals through for the next twelve months and follow directions from one book in particular to the letter. The author promises massive changes if I do what he suggests, so let's see how great I can make my life!
