Self Talk

During a conversation the other day, I noticed the way a close friend spoke about himself. When he described himself he said he was “out of shape.”, explaining that it was due to his being “undisciplined”.

This seemed to define,explain and rationalize his circumstances,practices,behaviors and results. Currently I’m reading a book by Dan Kennedy which says the subject is time management -but what I’m learning about is having the willingness to bring a presence and awareness to some of our long held views of ourselves.

Take care, in beginning to shift a practice,belief,choice or way of being to create acceptance of baby steps ,as well as failure. Acceptance does not mean resignation,invalidation,and having to stop and retreat permanently to the more familiar.

Also crucial is creating a context or “why” you want to make a shift.

Remember – a context is not a result.

Start again- acknowledging the very real victory in not indulging in a behavior that ultimately doesn’t serve you. This minute.

Allow new practices to become familiar. Speak with love to yourself.

It’s a process. Get support. And remember .

You got this. Well done.

@CoachMeDave