joyceyann

I have started to treat my to do list as a series of challenges. Once I say yes to a particular challenge … I no longer ask myself if I want, if I have the time or if I even know how to go about it. Once I have said yes, I simply start moving and shut down any negative self talk about the task at hand.

Last week I started by saying yes to cleaning my kitchen. I was shocked to see the difference two hours of steady cleaning can make… I was sure I needed two days!lol The pay offs were huge. Had a friend over that evening and we had a lovely dinner in what was now a very tidy, inviting place. Looking at my kitchen was no longer a source of pain and guilt but one of pleasure and pride. Since then, I am feeling better and better about saying yes to my challenges because I am beginning to associate saying yes with feeling good and empowered.

I have said yes to cleaning my fish tanks, my laundry, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming and dusting. To my shock … none of these challenges took anywhere near the amount of time I thought they would. Knowing things/challenges are not as time consuming or difficult as they seem, has given me more energy to keep going. Limiting any self talk on a given challenge to “You said yes, just start moving.” has also helped free my mind to daydream as I complete each task rather than beat myself up with negative self defeating thoughts. It would be so great if saying yes to life’s little challenges became a habit!

This is my tenth day of saying yes to fruits, vegetables, water and exercise everyday. Cannot believe how much better I feel physically and mentally. I feel full of energy and optimism and my skin is already looking healthier. Night time is tough because I am a little hungry and would love a big bowl of ice cream or a big bowl of cereal. If I can fight off the urge to eat after 7pm, it is so worth it. My sugar cravings are receding and my discipline is becoming habit. Added weights in to my work out routine this week and that really feels good. Every time I want to say yes to junk food, I tell myself this would be saying no to healthy food. I am not denying myself sugar, I am treating myself to the very best fuel for my body!

This is my third day of eating healthy and I can’t believe how much better I feel already. Still only getting about a half gallon of water down but I think over time I will be able to finish a gallon. I feel light, energized and happy. I am not being so rigid with myself in terms of my work outs. I am just trying to move every day and take good care of my primary vehicle/my body. Wish I could read the cheers I received but can’t seem to figure out how to do that. Guess it will take me some time to figure this sight out.

Just saw Yes Man and loved it. Was hoping there would be a group like this. Glad I found you! Be fun to do this with others and hear about your experiences!