Hello all,

I will do my second week in my program once more. In case I haven't explained myself good enough before, I'll try to do it here.

We are all different and need different, but unique approaches, to be able to cope with our own mental challengers. So the six week program is for me only and is not recommended for all of you. There is no book with the title "The six week program".

The point is that I (personally) relax more when I know something about when I probably will feel better. That is why a program with a clear start and a clear end is so important to me. It motivates me!

The program in itself is nothing more then a good mix of tools that I know work very well in combination for me. I have experienced before that six hard working weeks with my tools gives me the strength I need to build a good place "to stand upon" after the six weeks.

In the beginning it is hard to follow up, but becomes better as the weeks pass. It is also a happy moment (a reward, if you want to call it that) to be able to say to myself: You are done with this week and are in the beginning of the next.

Since each week represents different levels of wellbeing, it is very important for me to know where I am in the program to help me relax and strengthen my hope. The second week didn't go the way I needed it to go, that's why I will do that week (or that coping stage) once more. I need to strengthen my ability to feel that I recognize the progress I expect at that level.

I made too many mistakes by following intrusive ideas and then "forgot" to continue my program. I am not ashamed, because it is difficult to chose the coping tools instead of other behavior. Instead I am happy for being able to see that so it was and for being able to take responsibility for that!

It can be compared to starting on a physical training program at a Gym. If the first week goes well and one then become sick, one will not be at level two when one is back at the Gym.

So it is with me and my "private" mental coping program. Because of making level two (week two) once more, my six steps (six weeks who now become seven weeks) will be overcome at Saturday the nineteenth of August. Hopefully this goes well and I can cry out: "I am a".

I am sendig good thoughts for the weekend to all of you!

PS. I have made a note to hang on my PC. It says: "Please remember to use you tools only. Do not follow thoughts that suddenly pup up in your head! DS.