I have a journal that I write three positive steps that I took that day towards a healthier lifestyle. Sometimes, it's the only thing that I write in the journal, sometimes I write more. But if I'm ever feeling down or need a reminder on how far I have come, I can look at that journal.
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We have a positive board at work. Here we write positives about the children we work with, and co-workers. I post little positives on my co-workers lockers...especially if I hear them having a rough day. The positive notes have made a real improvement in the work environment. More consentration on positives than negatives.
SLENDERELLA613/25/2010 3:53:00 PM
Great idea! Three positive things every day to help you get healthier adds up to a whole lot of healthier living. Using past successes to motivate you for future successes -- great! It's like SparkPeople streaks, but doesn't have to be the same thing every day. Doing different things and balancing is probably better than doing the same things. I like it. I like it a whole lot. Not that I'd break any of my current streaks, now.....
ROCKONLADY21/8/2012 12:30:00 PM
ok postive board need one just postive board cool idea thank u journey too diary what eles three postive ideas cool
FLUFFYFLOUNDER2/20/2011 12:09:00 PM
I like this idea. I am going to start doing this everyday. I also have a erasable board on my frig and I think I will put them there as well to see it everyday! Thank you for the idea!!
CATIEMARIE8/28/2010 1:31:00 PM
I really like the idea of using a journal to help remind us of the positives. I am going to start doing it.
GREATGRANNY105/11/2010 10:42:00 AM
I really liked your comments; sometimes we forget how really blessed we are to even be concerned about our weight when so many people in the world are gong hungry.
IMREITE3/27/2010 1:06:00 AM
I find this is so important to keep myself focused on goals and to deal with emotions and brain worms that i can't deal with it. it also reminds me of the positive when i really need it.
SPARK-KELLI4/28/2011 8:56:00 AM
Very cool!
KGIBBY15912/9/2010 6:02:00 AM
I think this is a great idea.!
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For example, a great quote I got an email after a bad weigh in- "Banish discouragement and feelings of impossibility by working hard, doing more and not giving in"
I am doing a great job and I NEED to keep going. I will not give up
I had posted earlier about a dry eraser board on my frig for a to do list. I also use it to write down positive affirmations I come across. I write down any fitness tips I want to remember. I leave the tips up for a while before I change it to another thought. Nice way to reflect on past or present change.
I have a small note book that I have written down positive self-talk statements. I go over them 3 times a day and when I find myself say something unacceptable, I replace it with one of my positive self-talk statements. It really is making a difference.244 I am seeing the change in me!!
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