When we try to change our lifestyle we usually concentrate on eating healthier, workout more regularly and so on. Rarely do we consider that this change in lifestyle affects and is influenced by our thought process or cognition. Consider this excuse -I cant exercise today because I cant find the time, my friend is in town and she is taking up all my time. Consider this one I cant exercise today because it is not a priority for me. My friend is in town and I would rather spend it with her. Its a conscious choice I am making See the difference? In the first statement, you play the victim. In the second you are taking responsibility for your actions. You are choosing not to exercise, you know that it may not be the wisest choice but you are not laying the blame of the friend in town. Its YOU who makes that choice. I know what I would do, I would go exercise anyway and I am quite sure either the friend will join me or entertain herself for that one hour. She is unlikely to think I am a bad friend or a bad hostess if she were a true friend. The more you take responsibility for your actions or lack of them the better you will be able to control them as you choose. Over time, your brain figures our which of the actions benefits you more and you start making them more and more often. The sooner you quit the blame game, the easier life becomes, Cool huh? That is Empowerment!
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:45:00 +0000
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