This Week…

I will be too busy watering my own grass to notice if your grass is greener.
I will stop focusing on how stressed I am and remember how blessed I am. Complaining won’t change my reality, but a positive attitude will.
I will remind myself that being positive does not mean ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative. There is a big difference between the two.
There is also a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion. And life is short. As often as possible, I will invest in activities that move me.
I cannot control everything that happens; I can only control the way I respond to what happens. In my response is my power.
I will not get caught up in what could’ve been or should’ve been. I will look instead at the power and possibility of what is, right now.
When I find that I don’t have time for what matters, I will stop doing (and thinking about) things that don’t.

@marcandangel

In other words, your mindset and how you choose to perceive and respond to the challenges that come your way will ultimately determine your success or failure. It’s easy to blame external circumstances for our setbacks, but it takes courage and self-awareness to recognize that our own thoughts and behaviors can be the biggest roadblocks to our progress through these problems.

When faced with adversity, I find it’s natural for negative thoughts and self-doubt to creep in. I need to keep reminding myself that the key is not to let these thoughts define you or dictate your actions.

Instead, I want to challenge them head-on and replace them with more positive beliefs.

Try to understand that setbacks are not permanent; they are opportunities for learning and growth.

Take a moment to reflect on the patterns of thinking and behavior that have held you back in the past. Are there any recurring themes? Do you tend to doubt yourself or give in to fear? Recognising these patterns is the first step towards breaking free from their grip.

It’s important to remember that change doesn’t happen overnight. Hang in there and stay the course.

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A little less comparing, a little more watering—my kind of week! – ♡ Janet