It is easy to be negative at this time of year. The mornings are dark, the weather is unpredictable, and spring is weeks away. We can find an excuse for each day and, if we’re not careful, we’ll slip back into bad habits.
In their book, The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women, authors Stephanie McClellan and Beth Hamilton recommend reframing by replacing negative thoughts with positive self-talk.
Here are some examples:
I’m too exhausted even to think of moving.
I always have more energy after I exercise.
I’m just so slow.
When I started, I was out of breath very quickly. I may not be a speed demon, but I have really built up my endurance.
My whole body hurts from that last workout.
If I stretch well or take a hot bath, my muscles will be warmed up, and I’ll be feeling no pain once I start moving.
I had to skip three days because I had a virus. It’s impossible for me to stay with it. Something always gets in the way.
Each day is a new day, and I can pick up where I left off.
It’s miserable out, so I think I ‘ll just sleep in this morning.
It’s raining too hard for me to enjoy my walk. I’ll try that new yoga DVD.
This was the most stressful day at work in a long time. I think I’ll make myself a drink.
I bet a good workout will help me burn off this tension.
Good examples of turning a negative into a more positive affirmation. 🙂
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Thanks for the encouraging post!
It inspires me to get back to work on my WIP that I haven’t touched since August….being too busy doesn’t sound like an excuse anymore:)
Anne, Good luck with the WIP…Is it a new series? 🙂
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Reframing your thinking is a wonderful way to restructure your life. Great piece!
Thanks for dropping by, Peggy 🙂
Great advice, going to give that positive thinking model a try. Thanks again Joanne.
You’re very welcome, Elizabeth 🙂