Small Steps To Big Change

Making Big Change Easier

When we decide that it’s time for big changes in our lives, it is wise to ease into them by starting small. Small changes allow us to grow into a new habit and make it a permanent part of our lives, whereas sudden changes may cause a sense of failure that makes it difficult to go on, and we are more likely to revert to our old ways. Even if we have gone that route and find ourselves contemplating the choice to start over again, we can decide to take it slowly this time, and move forward.

Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are merely indicators of the need for change and are useful in getting us moving in the right direction. But it is possible that once we try out what seemed so ideal, we may find that it doesn’t actually suit us, or make us feel the way we had hoped. By embarking on the path slowly, we have the chance to look around and consider other options as we learn and grow. We have time to examine the underlying values of the desire for change and find ways to manifest those feelings, whether it looks exactly like our initial goal or not. Taking small steps forward gives us time to adjust and find secure footing on our new path.

Life doesn’t always give us the opportunity to anticipate or prepare for a big change, and we may find ourselves overwhelmed by what is in front of us. By choosing one thing to work on at a time, we focus our attention on something manageable, and eventually we will look up to see that we have accomplished quite a bit. Forcing change is, in essence, a sign that we do not trust the universe’s wisdom. Instead, we can listen to our inner guidance and make changes at a pace that is right for us, ensuring that we do so in alignment with the rhythm of the universe.

oh so true....i am saving this one darlene and soon as i get out of here and into our OWN place it will be much easier for me to get back on track again!!!! (somepeople here just don't get it that i can't or should i say shouldn't be eating this fast food and sweets!!!)

hugs

many people will NEVER get it, just ask my mom.......grrrrrrr

ricks mom wants to lose weight i tell her how to do it and yet she keeps bringing in sweets and fattening foods for us all....she claims "just one is ok i have to have just one!!!" well so far i haven't seen her do just "one" yet!!!! i tell her i can't have rice...makes me puke...she makes fried rice friday night...told her i couldn't eat any...she gets uppity about how she made it for us to eat....well HELLO!!!!!!!!! did i not tell you what makes me sick??? pasta is another one...grrrrrr what part of this don't they understand????? i so want to be on my own away from all this temptation and drama!!!

have you tried to explain to her that you have a disease? that it is like other diseases such as diabetes? there are certain foods that you body can't tolerate and that you appreciate her efforts but you have to refrain from those certain foods....

sometimes its like talking to a brick wall darlene...she just doesn't get it....

Hijack........

Judy....is she that jealous that she is purposely trying to sabotoge
you that way. Maybe she thinks if she fattens you up then Rick won't want you anymore and he can be all hers again!!
She might like you but you are the main reason he is moving away from her. Less for her you know!! She will be stuck with the jerk she is married to and NO money!!
I hope and pray she is just not thinking but her actions when you remind her says otherwise!!
You need to leave no stone unturned and get the hell as far away as possible. She seems pretty damn controlling to me!
Sorry if I upset you..... I don't mean to.

Love ya...hugs......connei d

ahhh dear sweet connie you didn't offend me in the least!!! diane is a wonderful person would do anything for you...BUT she does like being in control most of the time and is also scatterbrained to boot...lol rick says to just let her do her thing and ignore it...yeah right...coming from a guy that is skinny as a rail and can eat anything he wants and never gain an ounce!!!! diane goes to TOPS every wednesday night...she gets there early gets weighed then runs to mcdonalds to eat then goes back for the meeting!!!!!!!!! her sister is the same way!!! diane is built like a barrel on thin legs....her sister is big all over...jealous?? nah i don't think so...making me fat so rick doesn't want me??? nope he lovedme before i lost weight even tho he never saw me in person that way but has seen me in pictures i sent him. diane is in a world of her own i guess...running all the time to her other son and also to nicole every time she wimpers!!!! but thats another story!!! never a dull moment around here lol

we went to the grocery store last night and diane bought candy and cake and lord knows what else...i told her to keep it all away from me!!!! so far she has...i bought some nectarines and ate one when we got home...omg the gas!!!!!! rick said no more of those....so now no bananas or nectarines....P U i stink!!!!! LOL

thanks for caring connie!!! makes me happy that you are here for me!!!

hugs