tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250110742044027939.post2034223225596997928..comments2023-10-23T17:34:03.133-04:00Comments on Pod Is My CoPilot: Ok, So Blog A Day Number 20 - Missed OpportunitiesTaylor The Latte Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773283347000083466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250110742044027939.post-11594309994229053302014-11-21T11:57:36.355-05:002014-11-21T11:57:36.355-05:00I know that this response will be met with an eyer...I know that this response will be met with an eyeroll from some...however, I swear by waking up with a positive outlook. <br />I rarely get alot of sleep, however, I wake up geniually happy virtually everyday. I try and show genuine gratitude for all the things I am blessed with and say "I love you" 100's of times a day, to many people. I actually catch myself from saying it to Taylor every morning, though sometimes I do when I think he needs to hear it.<br />Of course there are always things to fret about and ponder on, but I know far to many people who allow negativity to control their lives. Serious negativity (to me) is different than "fun" negativity...i.e."her hair is terrifying"<br /><br />I try to read and walk everyday, for at least a half an hour doing one or more. I also NEVER have the tv on until after dinner, mainly because I have soothing jazz playing all the time in my house.<br />Taylor has said many times, "your house puts me to sleep" I wear that as a badge of pride. I want my home, my sanctuary to be restfull. Relaxing. My chores are done, everyday. Because I hate waking up to dirty dishes and I HATE seeing an unmade bed. <br /><br /> I really do think, again, for me, planning and follow through really do help in a happy, relaxing day. And many happy, relaxing days lend themselves to a happy outlook.<br />Alot of people worry about money, however nothing I mentioned as a way of positivity costs a thing.<br />Saying "please and thank you" FREE<br />Walking. Free<br />I love you. Free<br />Smiling. Free<br />Having Taylor to make your laugh. Priceless Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293096207607349183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250110742044027939.post-45368297940343355312014-11-20T21:28:46.003-05:002014-11-20T21:28:46.003-05:00It's really, really easy for me to noodle arou...It's really, really easy for me to noodle around on the computer for hours, or skip breakfast, or take a half-assed shower. <br /><br />It's also easy for me to eat all day like I'm at a child's birthday party (cookies! chips! pizza! soda!), not exercise, and frankly, not give a shit. <br /><br />I'm overly sensitive by nature. Sometimes just existing exhausts me. I overthink, overanalyze, overreact on a daily (hourly?) basis. So when it's time for "me", I'm spent. My outlet is to indulge myself in unhealthy ways (like overeating and oversleeping).<br /><br />My drive for taking care of myself is to avoid the result of all the above behaviors: depression. Once I get in the cycle of "meh", every part of me responds. My mood shifts, I easily get sick, I'm tired (or experience insomnia). It's not fun and it's a REALLY difficult situation to get out of.<br /><br />The way I break my cycle of neglect is to do what I call "a hard reset". I clean my house, I go grocery shopping, I do laundry. I eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal and snack. I get my heart rate up for at least 10 minutes a day. I limit my computer time. I read more.<br /><br />I rock this out for about a week, then without fail, my motivation slows down. So I turn to discipline. <br /><br />Discipline saves your ass when motivation jumps ship. <br /><br />You're not alone. Lots of us struggle with self esteem and self worth. I'm hoping other will chime in. I could use a little help, too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tricia in Massachusettsnoreply@blogger.com