Holiday Blues

One major holiday down and another one to come. I am sure I am not the only person having difficulties with this time of year ---- family strife, expectations of spending money you don't have, grey cold days, too much food that makes you feel icky, etc. It is times like these that one needs to remember who is the important one -- YOU!!

Even though I have been in bed for two days, I am still trying hard to keep focused on the good, pray, and make myself not be brought down with the holiday "cheer." Life is so short one should make each day promising...at least by trying to do some sit ups, lift some weights, and maybe just take a nice long walk in your neighborhood. And...if possible, not over indulge with the food and alcohol. It is just short term comfort.

I hope if there is one person reading my blog that they will be touched in a positive way to look at the positive things in their lives and not focused on the bad. YOU are not alone! People always show the good, but I have learned that the majority of humans are experiencing some life difficulties --- finance, cancer, wayward children, family dysfunction, weight issues, low self esteem.

I want to raise YOUR self esteem...or at least give you hope that YOU have so much in your life (even when sometimes it feels like you don't).

Go for a walk, pet a neighbor's cat/dog, try to do sit ups during the next commercial, eat a piece of fruit with that next cookie. :)

Start of a new week...and positive thinking

This past weekend was a tough one and I spent days in bed. This morning, I was almost dreading the fact that I had to show up, but then realized that my job is keeping me alive, out of bed, and keeping a roof over my head. When one is faced with troubles it is difficult to keep focused on the things that people have.

This morning, I realized that I have a lot. Yes, I am going through a difficult time, but I can be in a worse situation.

I have made some bad choices, but the majority of my choices have been good. Today, its a new week, new vision, and time to think of ways to eliminate the hurdles that I am having a hard time jumping over.

Please...if you are going through a tough time, look at the good, a way out, a plan. It will get you through the day.

Troubles....how to cope

Life can be so hard....relationships, money, family, holidays, weight issues, etc. There are times that it is almost impossible to figure out exactly what is the lesson we are meant to learn.

I am going through some difficult times and I am trying desperately to keep my head up and keep positive. However, I am realizing why people may turn to drugs, alcohol, crime, and violence. Life can be so cruel...

Just for those individuals who my be going through some tough times....PLEASE keep a positive attitude, pray a whole lot, and to trust yourself. YOU are the most important person. Don't allow anyone to take YOU down. If you go down, you cannot help yourself or others.