So this year, I want things to be different. And this year, I am going to try a little harder, work a little slow so I don't miss any of the details, love a little longer, forgive and forget, whatever it is that ails you. Life is to short to live in the past. If it's broken, fix it. No matter if it's a relationship or your kitchen sink. Dance, because you can and don't miss a minute of your kids lives. If they like watching tv, go watch it with them. If they like watching you play on the computer or play games with you, play a game with them. They are your flowers, and you must tend and weed and feed and shelter them from the elements, so they can bloom into this world. Regardless, of who I have been, I am going to try my best to travel the journey of my life, and learn something new in each place.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Step1
Live for yourself. When you constantly try to be the person others want you to be, you cheat yourself out of individuality and your own dreams. Take a long hard look at what you want out of life and plan your daily routine to include at least one or two elements that bring your goals closer.
Step2
Understand that even if you can't control outside circumstances, you can control your reaction to them. If you're currently working in a dead-end job with a boss who is demeaning, make a conscious effort to tell yourself that his poor behavior can make you upset only if you allow it.
Step3
Leave your work at the office, mentally that is. When you step outside after a trying day's work, tell yourself that you have all day tomorrow to deal with the problems and mentally switch gears by thinking something positive or planning your next vacation, even if it's months away.
Step4
Slow down. When constantly pressed to finish tasks, you can develop a negative attitude towards life. If time is a commodity, figure out how you can schedule your chores more efficiently. Just by rising 15 minutes earlier each day, you will have the time to say hello to your neighbor, pet a puppy or just gaze out the window at the rain.
Step5
Learn something new every day. You can encourage a positive attitude by always providing something new in your life. As a child, your curiosity led you to explore and learn. Recapture that feeling today by taking a night class, studying a new language, learning to garden or anything else that interests you.
Step6
Make a list of the positive aspects in your life. Include your achievements. If you are a humorous person, put that on the list. If you can play the violin or you know a lot about dogs, include those aspects. Make a long detailed list of everything that you do well or at least that is not negative. Read the list when you need a mental boost.
Step7
Help others. Extending a helping hand to those in need makes you feel needed and worthwhile. Make it a habit to volunteer for charitable organizations. Helping others allows us to be thankful for the blessing we have and helps us maintain a positive attitude.
So what's your PMA?
Also, today is my son Max's birthday! He's 2!!
