[happysobercrafter]

I really wanted to get my trash out yesterday. For YEARS I hated taking out the trash, it was physically hard on me to do so it made me anxious and sour-tempered.

But yesterday I also got my dishes done, and some put away. And today, I have already been doing some simple chores and changing how I do my self-care in my day-to-day life.

PLUS I still have NO fattening food cravings! I still eat ice-cream and some candy but I don't gorge on it. It's portion control and moderation.

I think yesterday I felt firsthand a feeling of satisfaction I have never felt before.

I am thrilled!!

[unaluna]

I know! I took a shower yesterday because i had to go pay my rent, and i was like, why has this felt so difficult to do? Its EASY! I dont get it.

[happysobercrafter]

Wow! That's Awesome!

I wonder if it could be some part of you connected to feeling that it was difficult to do has healed. Does that make sense?

That is what I work on the hardest; working on accepting what hurts me, what I cannot change. The facts in my life that caused me to stop dead in my tracks in the past no longer affect me that way. I am seeing remedies now. Sure is a lot more fun!!

[Mopey]

That's wonderful to hear, Happy Crafter. It's amazing how getting a task done, however small, can make you feel better. I'm simply delighted for you!

Now if I could get my own butt in gear LOL...

Seriously though, lately I've been reading through a portion of Feeling Good - you probably know about that book - having to do with getting things done. He says to write down the first thoughts you have when approaching a task. Mine usually are: "I can't do it." But sometimes if I just agree with myself that I can't do it, to prevent a long, fruitless argument with myself, and while agreeing with myself that I won't be able to do it I just start doing it anyway, sometimes I CAN get it done.

If only all those parts of myself could get it together.....

((((( HUGS to you )))))

@HappyCrafter

Great job!

[happysobercrafter]

@Sisabel

TY TY TY !!!!! LOLOL

[ZenStream]

That is what I work on the hardest; working on accepting what hurts me, what I cannot change. The facts in my life that caused me to stop dead in my tracks in the past no longer affect me that way. I am seeing remedies now. Sure is a lot more fun!!

None can change the past. It is whatever it was, but...we can work on the future in the present.

[catspajamas4]

This is so awesome! As far as food goals, I think that I'm least successful when I completely restrict myself. I always allow myself a little bit in moderation so I can still enjoy it, just in a healthy way. For example, I have a Starbucks really close to me, so I tell myself I can get it twice a month. That way I'm not depriving myself and I have something to look forward to!

[Fuzzybear]

[Purple,Violet,Blue]

That's great to hear.