I'm 47 years old, been in various therapy off and on since about 1988. I also have quite the passion for survival and health, I read a lot, especially on psychology type matters. My quest for understanding even took me in some not so good places, got involved with a destructive cult group, but I survived and got out.

I ain't perfect of course, and I'm like many folks who know good things but don't necessarily do them. Yet I need to give myself credit, I do work hard at the job of being me, I've good self insight and lots of tools in my self-help tool box.

Cognitive behavioral stuff is my favorite lately. Keeping a journal when I can also helps lots.

Practice, practice, practice is the way to go I believe. Habit change is such a worthy pursuit, to change the habit of how we speak to ourselves within.

One way to figure out how you already are -there- in some sense is to think on what you do well, and to reward yourself for all the small steps you take in health. Celebrate and find things to be grateful for.

There are wonderful books out there on goal setting and on how to challenge our negative thinking. And there is also a lot of nonsense out there too, so listen to your instincts, pick and choose according to what really works for you.

Thanks so much for the upbeat feedback too, makes my day.

Sarah