Many years ago, I came across F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “21 Pieces of Advice to His Daughter on Living.” His simple yet profound list concludes with the suggestion, “Think about: what am I really aiming at?”
Those six words--What am I really aiming at?--have stayed with me for the past two decades. And during my weight-release journey, I found myself continually focussing, then refocussing, then refocussing again--on what I was aiming at, on what I really wanted, and on what my deepest desires were. And I made some discoveries along the way.
Here are a few:
1.Write down what you’re aiming at. Most people don’t take the time to do this. But this simple action is one of the most powerful things you can do. And the good news is that this concept doesn’t pertain solely to releasing weight. It pertains to life.
2.Tell somebody what you’ve written down. When I finally figured out, at age 45, what it was I was aiming at (to get in the best shape of my life), I sat across from one of my closest friends in a coffee shop, and read her my list. And she read me her list as well. Having a consistent support and encouragement along this journey is a key component in being successful.
3.Be your own best friend. Pay attention to how you talk to yourself. Speak to yourself affirmatively. Immerse yourself in “I am” statements. The more you talk to yourself in a positive, loving way, the more lovingly and compassionately you will treat yourself. And these “I am” statements will lead you toward taking the action that will get you the results you want.
Figuring out what it is you’re aiming at, writing it down, telling somebody about it, and repeatedly affirming your goal or desire to yourself in a positive way are the most powerful, most effective, and most lasting ways to release weight through pleasure.
For more information and a complementary 30-minute weight loss consultation, contact Dr. Kristin Heslop at 402-438-0108 or nannerl123@yahoo.com.
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