When things are going our way, it is easy to stick to our normal diet and activity routine. Sometimes things don’t fall into place so easy. People in your life are irritating, work doesn’t go as you’d like – at the end of the day you reflect on all you’ve done yet still have so much to do, even the dog doesn’t want to hang out with you!! LOL! All we can count on to be there is our own inner strength. This, however, does not equal perfection. These low points are opportunities to learn what we’re capable of when we refuse to be knocked down and turn to a cookie or bag of chips. Overcoming life’s irritations and imperfections without the crutch, numbing effect of emotional eating makes us stronger. It shows that we can trust ourselves.
I would never break a promise that I made. As I tell my sons – “A promise is a promise” which means if you make a promise, you come through. It is an interesting insight that I make my promises so sacred and come through for others yet I can so easily let go a promise that I make to myself such as staying on track!!!
I just thought of this today. I am going to keep a promise to the most important person that I make a promise to – ME! I can really count on my own inner strength. I am going to use the low points that inevitably come along as opportunities to show myself what I am made of. I am not going to be knocked down for long. The saying comes to mind, something like “fall down seven times, get up eight!” I might not be able to choose my low points, difficulties or challenges but I can choose how I deal with them. I have the internal power to face whatever comes my way and deal with it in a healthful way. I trust and believe in myself, and from there my best will be there.
I’m not made up of being a victim to my circumstances; I am much more than that!!
Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, ACC-ICF, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Certified Back On Track Facilitator
