Accepting Yourself is the First Step to Success

Courtesy of Yahoo! Health: Are you one of those people who beat themselves up for not having the perfect body, or for overeating at a BBQ or missing a workout? If you are, you probably do it more than you realize, and are likely inhibiting your progress rather than enhancing it by being so hard on yourself. Whatever you put the most energy into, you’ll get the most out of. You may think you’re putting energy into being thin, when in fact you are focusing on how unhappy you are not being thin - there is a big difference. The first thing you need to do is accept yourself for exactly who you are and where you are in your life. This will allow you, without resistance, to change. Focusing on the negative inhibits your ability to have what you really want. So try having a little compassion for yourself. If you ate more than you would have liked to at a meal, accept it (it is what it is), and next time do it differently. But watch your thoughts (not just your actions) to see if you are really feeling excited to get into that new swimsuit, or becoming resentful that it's taking so long to reach your goal. Really, when is the last time you did something nice for someone who was belittling you? Don’t you do things more quickly, easily, and joyfully for someone who treats you with kindness and respect? Wouldn’t it make sense to apply that thinking to yourself? Try a diet of acceptance and compassion and see what happens. Peace and Happy Trails – Debbie Rocker http://www.debbierocker.com/