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Day 3 - Turning Impossibilities into Possibilities...

Monday, January 16, 2012

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who visited my Blog yesterday. The pep talks are just what I needed. I did a lot of thinking about that post today and really think that that is one habit I definitely need to change. I want to start talking better to myself, be my own cheerleader, and give myself a break like I do every one else. I am going to turn IMPOSSIBILITIES INTO POSSIBILITIES. I am going to quit focusing on what everyone else is able to do and do what I can do. I have long known that when I compare myself to others, I always loose. I have even blogged about this before. I do think I was tired yesterday and the stress of my Father's illness hasn't helped. I learned that is not a good time to blog. Note to self: Don't go to the grocery store hungry and don't blog when tired and stressed.



Today was a new day and a day for me to be a little kinder to myself.



Tomorrow, I will talk about the habit that causes more problems for me than negative self talk and that is procrastination.


I printed this out and have it posted on my bathroom mirror. I am not that far from reaching my wight goal so I will move forward...

Thanks again. You all are just the best.

Sunny
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BUTEAFULL 1/19/2012 6:14PM

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you get the idea

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MORTICIAADDAMS 1/17/2012 11:14PM

    I know you to be a very positive person and a great problem solver. There is no need to ever compare yourself to anyone as you are unique and wonderful just the way you are. Hugs.

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SHARON10002 1/17/2012 6:23PM

    Another great blog, Sunny. Just remember today's affirmation!

You, my friend, are someone I aspire to become . . .
In this crazy quilt of life, I'm glad you're in my block of friends. emoticon

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KADULAC 1/17/2012 3:22PM

    Great attitude!!! I know you are going to do this. It is hard to quick talking negatively to ourselves, but I know God can help us through it.

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NORTHWOODSMOM8 1/17/2012 3:03PM

    Sunny, it's AMAZING how a good night's sleep can help our situations. GOOD advice on not comparing! I will probably never do kick boxing; however, I can walk. Just because I don't kick box doesn't make me an 'inferior' fitness person, right! emoticon I get myself tripped up too when I compare! My body type, my damaged teeth, my bad eye sight, my height, etc.--these are all things I could have the propensity to compare, but this is how God made me, or allowed [teeth] and so my goal is to give thanks for what I can accomplish BY HIS GRACE! {{{{huge hugs, sweetie}}}}

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GOURMETLOSER 1/17/2012 5:10AM

    So true. We need to be kind to ourselves. Most of us are SO much better at being kind to others. WHY IS THAT? Nothing like hearing good positive stuff to turn out thinking around. That's why I love SP so much. I'm actaully beginning to believe that I'm a pretty wonderful person!!!!!!!
You are too. DOn't ever forget it. You are God's workmanship. You are perfect in His sight. Who else matters? emoticon emoticon emoticon

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ALOHAEV1 1/16/2012 11:24PM

    Your very first para I thought...You talkin' to me? You give everyone and I mean everyone the encouragement to be proud, now it is your turn to look in that mirror, give yourself permission to
be your own cheerleader. emoticon

One thing though, don't forget who is the Queen of Procrastination and thy crown is pretty tightly woven on my head. Your possible is much closer than you think.

Hugs dear friend emoticon

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ROSENJ1965 1/16/2012 8:31PM

    Turning impossibilities into possibilities - great phrasing! And you SHOULD be your own cheerleader and treat yourself to the same patience and understanding that you would give to others. But do blog when you're tired and stressed - it will let you work things out and let you get support from others.

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FISHINGLADY66 1/16/2012 8:22PM

    Changing bad habits is hard. We need all the positive possibilities and self talk we can dish out to ourselves as well. It's great to have Sparkfriends as cheerleaders emoticon and we need to love ourselves more also. You are worth it so keep reminding yourself and believe in YOU. I BELIEVE IN YOU. emoticon

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WALKINGBYFAITH2 1/16/2012 8:21PM

    Yay for giving yourself a break! It is so easy to get caught up in the negative self-talk. Sometimes I pray while I am exercising, but many times I use it just to give myself a positive pep talk and praise for moving.

And as a fellow procrastinator, I think it is funny that you are going to write about that later! LOL I can't wait to read it!

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MARTY19 1/16/2012 7:51PM

    My daughter does not allow me to put my self down with negative talk. She ismy greatest cheerleader.

Marty

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MTNGRL 1/16/2012 7:46PM

    So true. We need to be our own cheerleaders and think about the possibilities. I love the encouraging photos too!!

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VICIOUS421 1/16/2012 7:45PM

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EBEAMS 1/16/2012 7:39PM

    I haven't read yesterday's blog yet but I can say I'm right with you on today's blog. We can make it through anything because we are survivors, we are warriors, we are strong! Whatever bumps come, resolve to go over them however you can, no matter if it is leaping or crawling. There's something on the other side that we need or we wouldn't face these challenges!

You are an incredibly wonderful woman full of wisdom and grace ... a true blessing to me! Thank you for not giving up! Hugs, Eda

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BOVEY63 1/16/2012 7:38PM

    You are POSITIVELY right! We all need to tell ourselves these things more often.

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COOLMAMA11 1/16/2012 7:30PM

    Yes Sunny it is essential to be as positive as we can be..I know there are those times when we just feel we can't cope, but it passes and onward we go! I too used to compare myself to others, but we are all different and have different ways of living the healthy lifestyle....I"ve learned to live with some of the draw backs I have and just do what I can manage to do..I always feel if I give it all I can then I am heading in the right direction!

We are here for you Sunny, as you are here for us, so blog away..good or bad it is the emotion we are feeling that day!

Keep up the positive thoughts!

Hugs to you!

Elaine emoticon

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MELIVA 1/16/2012 7:19PM

    I agree with JAXMOMMY. Blog when you need to whether it is to reach out for support or to offer it. When you're stressed, let us lift you up. You have done the same for others.

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JAXMOMMY 1/16/2012 7:04PM

    Sunny, perhaps tired and stressed is a very good time to blog and get that friend support that we often need to succeed! But, I am a firm believer in positive self-talk and I write one positive thing about me every single day in a private journal! It reminds me of all i have to be grateful for even when life gets a bit bumpy!

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