The whole purpose of my attempt to blog is accountability. If I decide that I want to make a change or create a habit, I could just simply keep that to myself and see what comes of it. If I post these thoughts publicly (as though anyone has, or ever will read my ramblings), I'll feel somewhat obligated to follow through. It also allows me to track my progress over time. I get so easily overwhelmed with day to day life. Often I don't notice that, despite how rough things can get, I am moving in the right direction.
Currently, I'm trying to shift my focus to the positive. As simplistic as it sounds, it helps me in my other goals. When I don't get to run three times a week, I try to recognize that I at least ran once or twice, which is something and more than I did before I set my goal to do that. I'm not saying that I will never be negative and go on an angry rant, because we all have bad days. I'm just trying to make a conscious effort to notice and appreciate the little things. This is easier said than done sometimes. I've been writing something positive in my planner on every date. Notice that I did not say that I write something every day. I have yet to create the habit of actually making time everyday to sit down and think about what I'm thankful for, which is my ultimate goal. Until then, I allow myself to play catch up and document a few days at a time when necessary.
I encounter so much negativity throughout my day. Negativity is so draining. The simple act of reflecting on at least one positive thing a day makes an amazing difference in perspective. When I can think of one positive thing, it generally cascades into a list of things that I'm grateful for. There will always be things that we don't have, but when you sit back and do inventory, it's incredible what we actually do have.
"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." - Epictetus
Today, I'm grateful for the ability to find the positive.
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