Look Past the Negative Distractions

Sometimes it’s really difficult to drown out all of the negativity in this world. Maybe it’s a roommate who hates their job, and it seems like they never have anything positive to say. Maybe it’s the old man loudly grumbling on the train about who knows what. Or, it can be that person in your life who expresses how you don’t need to lose weight or eat healthier, when they should be supportive of your decision to make positive lifestyle changes.

Whatever it is, know that these negative distractions will not go away. Create a goal, have a plan, and stick to it. I promise it will be a struggle. Your will-power will be tested. (I have watched my friend cry at dinner because she ordered a salad, and not what she really wanted.) Change is not easy, especially with the constant exposure to negativity.

Keep going my friend. You got this!

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Happy April Fools' Day!

I'm not a very creative person, and have never come up with something truly funny to do to my friends, family, or any roommates I've had over the years. Maybe one day I'll be able to put some of the ideas below to good use. Until then... these are just amusing.

Embrace Being Uncomfortable

We’ve all heard it before, “ Life isn’t always comfortable.” Even if the change is a positive one, like eating healthier… it’s still not comfortable. I’m in the process of buying my first home, and while I’m so happy and excited, I’m also really nervous and scared. I would like to think I’m ready for the additional challenges and responsibilities of owning my own home. But, what if I’m not? Big life changes can be really nerve-racking! But, I’m finding familiarity with being uncomfortable. And, I actually take that to be a good thing. If we get too comfortable, there is no growth, and if there is no growth, then we are just slowly dying. So, this week, embrace being a little uncomfortable. It’s how you know you’re changing!

There is No Gain Without Struggle

We all struggle with something. In our moments of struggle, it's impossible to think that other people could possibly be feeling the same hurt, frustration, and loneliness we are. Remember you are not alone. Struggling is a part of being human. Without it, we would not appreciate the good things that we have. Today, recognize that without struggle, we are not driven to be better. You are better today, than you were yesterday. Just keep going! Keep taking steps every day to work towards your goals of personal development.

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