From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 39

Change the negative words you say to yourself.

Instead of saying “I can’t do anything right,” hold your head up high and tell yourself, “I’m important, I’m valuable, and I count in this world.” [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 38

With an emotional cold, you feel a little moody, discouraged and slightly depressed. You just feel an emotional letdown or a sense of emptiness.

Learn to recognize the symptoms and start treating it right away. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 37

What are some areas where you aren’t done yet?

Start building your list, then figure out the action steps it will take to continue making progress on those areas. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 36

Create a list of your strengths.

Hold tightly to the belief that you have these strengths, even during times when you don’t feel them or do them. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 35

When you become life tired, self-nurturing activities such as taking a bath or listening to music can help. But sometimes, they aren’t enough.

You need a deeper level of healing, one that reaches your core and pulls it back up. You need renewal. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 34

Take a look at the amount of meaning in your own life right now.

Even if you can’t change jobs or skip classes and events, you can work on building meaning in other areas. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 33

Sometimes you could really use some nurturing or a bit of encouragement. But there’s no one to give you attention or kindness when you need it.

As a result, learn how to take care of your own needs for nurturing. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 32

What’s most important is that you move versus not move. So keep working on your exercise program, even if it’s small.

Over time, the results will show, and you’ll know it was all worth the effort. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 31

Every day, work on restoring a tiny bit of your life. As the months go by, you’ll be able to see a lot more of your original structure, beauty and value.

Eventually your efforts will pay off as you restore and appreciate your life. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 30

Rather than chase the elusive feelings of happiness, pay attention to areas where you feel blessed.

Appreciate the people you love, be grateful for the good things around you, and let others know you are feeling blessed. [Read more…]