Remember as often as possible that there was a time when I would have given anything to live how I do now

I think it’s important to remind myself of this. I’m feeling like I’m allowing myself to wallow in thinking about the things that I don’t have at the moment and I want to stop this.

I have a great boyfriend/partner. I still love him so much and feel that he brings so much to my life. I hope I do the same for him.

I still have my permanent job. It’s nice to be able to take holidays or have a sick day and not feel like my financial life is going to fall apart.

I have a great house. A seriously great house filled with great things.

I still have my little car and I’m thankful that she is such a trooper.

I have family that love me and care about me.

I’m on my way to being in control of my eating.

i love this site for the way that it can reinforce all these positive things going on. It’s hard sometimes not to get sucked into cycles of negative thinking.

Today I am going to try really hard to remember this because right now I feel like chopping my boyfriend up and giving him to the dogs…Yep. That sounds bout right. (:

My teenager got me so upset last night. Found out in one month she racked up $120 of downloads from her phone. After freakin out, I calmed myself down by realizing it could be a lot worse. She helps me tremendously w/ her sister and chores around the house. I can remember being terrified of having a teenage daugther, now I’m proud of her. In a world where so many girls walk the streets and try and show off as much of their body as possible. My daughter expresses individuality, kindess and love. Yes, she’s still grounded, but she didn’t fight me about it or talk back. (She knows better than that) She came in my room, gave me a hug, apologized and said she loved me. So while I may have been upset wondering WHY did I have kids, she reminded me through her actions, that I really don’t have it soo bad. But believe me, she’s working that $$ off! (thats my girl…the one with the pink hair) (:

I need to quit being a spoiled brat and remember that I do really have it great! I guess sometimes I feel so trapped. But I can remember years ago, wanting & praying for a good man to help me raise my daughters.
I found him and I should be nothing but grateful for this fantastic life we are now sharing…all of us together.

My cousin found herself in some dire financial straights recently. It felt really good to be able to help her out. I vividly remember the times when I was the one who needed help. There always seemed to be someone there for me, so it’s nice to return the favor.

It’s funny, but every time I see this on my list, I remember how good I have it. I grew up poor and abused. I had a lot of rough times, but I graduated high school, eventually joined the Marine Corps in order to get money for college, then went to a top MBA school. I’m now married to the nicest man ever and have two fantastic children. My daughter will often say to me, “I love our family.” It makes me so happy to have helped create a loving environment like that. We aren’t wealthy, but we’re certainly not poor. Our house isn’t big, but we love it. Our cars aren’t extravagant, but they’re reliable.

Life is fantastic. Just fantastic.

So, I should be extra conscious of this.

• a boyfriend who respects me and whom I respect. I love him so completely and I think we really complement each other
• a good, stable job. I have wanted permanent employment since I left BCI in 2004 and a few months ago I got it at my new job. Not being casual anymore is a weight off my mind.
• money in my savings account that I don’t feel the need to dip into for everyday expenses
• a car
• a good house in a good neighbourhood
• I’m getting to do a degree in an area that will allow me to do many things that I’m interested in