Don't "treat" yourself.
In the long
run, will that extra brownie, glass of wine or impulse purchase make you
feel better — or worse? Think of a guilt-free “treat.” For instance, I
save one of my favorite perfumes to use as a special treat when I feel
blue.
Imitate a spiritual master.
First,
identify your spiritual master, whether a great figure from history, a
person you know or even a fictional character, and next, study his or
her teachings. Then comes the challenging part: figuring out how to
translate the values and aims of your spiritual master into your own
daily life. My spiritual master? St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the “Little
Flower,” because of her emphasis on showing great love through the
little, ordinary actions of everyday life.
Abandon a frustrating project.
The
quickest, easiest way to finish a project that has been hanging over
your head is to abandon it. Instead of feeling guilty every time you
look at that half-knit blanket, just admit you’re never going to finish,
give the yarn to someone who will use it and let yourself move on to a
new, more enticing project.
Jump.
Resolve
that the next time you feel overwhelmed or exhausted, you’ll jump up
and down a few times. When I run down the stairs, do morning jumping
jacks or skip on the street (to my daughters’ utter embarrassment), I
get a quick hit of energy and cheer. Feeling silly is part of the fun.
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