How to have a life of more
Are you eating too much? Watching too much TV? Procrastinating or overshopping? We all have soft addictions – seemingly harmless habits that rob us of time, money, energy, and the happiness we long for. But a bigger life is possible for each of us – one that is fulfilling, meaningful, supportive, exciting, and real – a life of MORE. Use these tips to take the first step towards breaking through your old habits and creating the life of your dreams, a life filled with more health, more energy, more time, and even more money!
- Tell yourself the truth about your soft addictions. Most of us minimize, hide, or deceive ourselves about our bad habits. But you’re going to have to be truthful if you expect to set yourself free. What are your soft addictions? Overeating, oversleeping, too much Internet, or gossiping? Write them down. Be honest with yourself.
- Get support. If you want to eat healthier, or let go of a habit you’ve had, let people know. You’ll be surprised how much support you receive when you ask for help.
- What are you feeling? Many people turn to snacks when they are having feelings – like being sad or upset. When you think the only thing that will make you feel better is a chocolate chip cookie, stop and think about how you are feeling. Are you angry, sad, afraid, or hurt? Tell someone how you are feeling.
- Celebrate success. Maybe you ate two donuts this week instead of three. Maybe you exercised once after avoiding the gym for six months. Celebrate it! One of the most powerful tools for successful change is celebrating success in any fashion. Don’t beat yourself up because you ate two donuts or you only exercised once; celebrate your success, no matter how small it seems.
