I think I could reexamine my habit of spending more time than I need to online. I don’t think it’s healthy to be caught up in all the information I try to ingest. I gave up television for that very reason, but now it seems I’m being caught up in social media instead.
I have been trying to examine them! Less emotional snacking and lack of exercise. I did sign up for 3 days off in the near future where I will be doing 2x exercise classes back to back. I also do yoga once a month which I really do not like because I am not good at it and not in shape for it but I push myself. Worrying, I am trying to take a huge step back with this. I know it is so bad for my health!!
I do love this habit though of coming here daily!!
If I had to pick one habit I would re-examine out of the others I should re-examine, it would be my health scare and constant overthinking about it.
The second is my strong shame and the resulting locking up of my muscles when there is an opportunity to dance.
Again, I thought about this during the day today. I think it would be beneficial for me to re-examine all of my habits, and not just one. I’m not that perfect actually!
What came to mind it that I could spend less time playing word puzzles on the computer and on paper and do something more “productive.”
But, on another level, are any activities more or less “worthy” than any others? (Assuming you’re not doing anything destructive or unkind.)
Thank you for this question. I really
had to ponder this. I made a mental
list of my “good” habits and “bad” habits.
And then I just thought about having habits.
I don’t think I want to do anything out of
habit. I would much rather do things with
intention. Certainly, examining my habitual
negative thought patterns has been a long
journey and has led to a better understanding
of where those thoughts come from.
“I don’t think I want to do anything out of habit.” I like that idea, Charlie. Some of my daily routines could be called habits but I prefer the word ‘rituals’.
Some habits are more obvious and some more subtle. I have a habit of engaging in impostor syndrome, thought patterns. I addressed that head on this year in our churches Whitestone ceremony. You have the opportunity to give yourself a new name. And I am sharing with the world that my new name has to do with my work position. I am ready for a promotion and a raise. I need to believe that I have the skills to do this. So my new name is Executive Director instead of program coordinator. The other habits are the usual. I need to stay consistent with my morning practices. I’ve been doing them, but the time keeps shifting and I noticed with that shift there’s more distraction. I need to be consistent with my eating. I know what to eat. I know dairy doesn’t work for me. I also need to be consistent with getting on here!
I wish you well with all of it. Apologies for unsolicited advice, but on my doctor’s recommendation I switched to almond milk years go, and it’s made a big difference. I love the taste of it, as well.
I join Michele about exercise. I struggle with consistency. And there’s still some shadows of procrastination that make moving forward with some tasks a challenge.
Here are some habits for reexamination:
Checking my phone and email every few minutes when I’m expecting something. I should check every hour or couple of hours.
Sitting on the couch eating rubbish after I’m already full instead of walking on the treadmill or practicing yoga.
My addiction to alcohol. I have been abstinent 7 days short of 23 months, this go around, this very morning. I reexamine my addiction and subsequent mental issues on a daily basis. I call my journey one of discovery instead of recovery. This is not the longest period of sobriety from alcohol in my 66 years, I have had many relapses, but I am in the best mental frame of mind, in my many years of alcohol use that began at 14 and was a daily habit by 17. I am grateful for the gift of another day.
And I am grateful for the witness of your on-going willingness to begin again each day. Your honesty & commitment to discovery are supports to me on my journey, Joseph. May you continue to continue on this road . Namaste.
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Jumping to or forming quick conclusions. Suspending judgement and cultivating an openness, I think, would be helpful.
I think I could reexamine my habit of spending more time than I need to online. I don’t think it’s healthy to be caught up in all the information I try to ingest. I gave up television for that very reason, but now it seems I’m being caught up in social media instead.
I have been trying to examine them! Less emotional snacking and lack of exercise. I did sign up for 3 days off in the near future where I will be doing 2x exercise classes back to back. I also do yoga once a month which I really do not like because I am not good at it and not in shape for it but I push myself. Worrying, I am trying to take a huge step back with this. I know it is so bad for my health!!
I do love this habit though of coming here daily!!
I too love my ‘ritual’ of coming onto this website and answering the Daily question to start my day.
If I had to pick one habit I would re-examine out of the others I should re-examine, it would be my health scare and constant overthinking about it.
The second is my strong shame and the resulting locking up of my muscles when there is an opportunity to dance.
Again, I thought about this during the day today. I think it would be beneficial for me to re-examine all of my habits, and not just one. I’m not that perfect actually!
What came to mind it that I could spend less time playing word puzzles on the computer and on paper and do something more “productive.”
But, on another level, are any activities more or less “worthy” than any others? (Assuming you’re not doing anything destructive or unkind.)
Thank you for this question. I really
had to ponder this. I made a mental
list of my “good” habits and “bad” habits.
And then I just thought about having habits.
I don’t think I want to do anything out of
habit. I would much rather do things with
intention. Certainly, examining my habitual
negative thought patterns has been a long
journey and has led to a better understanding
of where those thoughts come from.
“I don’t think I want to do anything out of habit.” I like that idea, Charlie. Some of my daily routines could be called habits but I prefer the word ‘rituals’.
Same, I like rituals too.
The habit of ruminating on the “what ifs”.
My mom called this “borrowing trouble”.
Yram, I can identify. What ifs and If only…
Some habits are more obvious and some more subtle. I have a habit of engaging in impostor syndrome, thought patterns. I addressed that head on this year in our churches Whitestone ceremony. You have the opportunity to give yourself a new name. And I am sharing with the world that my new name has to do with my work position. I am ready for a promotion and a raise. I need to believe that I have the skills to do this. So my new name is Executive Director instead of program coordinator. The other habits are the usual. I need to stay consistent with my morning practices. I’ve been doing them, but the time keeps shifting and I noticed with that shift there’s more distraction. I need to be consistent with my eating. I know what to eat. I know dairy doesn’t work for me. I also need to be consistent with getting on here!
I wish you well with all of it. Apologies for unsolicited advice, but on my doctor’s recommendation I switched to almond milk years go, and it’s made a big difference. I love the taste of it, as well.
Better adherence to the FODMAP diet, more meditation and less thinking, consistence practice of my PT exercises and more singing in the shower!
Love the singing in the shower!
Amen to all of those
I join Michele about exercise. I struggle with consistency. And there’s still some shadows of procrastination that make moving forward with some tasks a challenge.
Here are some habits for reexamination:
Checking my phone and email every few minutes when I’m expecting something. I should check every hour or couple of hours.
Sitting on the couch eating rubbish after I’m already full instead of walking on the treadmill or practicing yoga.
My drivenness. A recent quote I came across encouraged replacing “being driven” with “being drawn.” This guidance helps.
Love this Josie, thank you. Am I being driven or am I being drawn? A beautifully simple screen to sift life’s ideas.
Agreed! Wonderful phrase.
My addiction to alcohol. I have been abstinent 7 days short of 23 months, this go around, this very morning. I reexamine my addiction and subsequent mental issues on a daily basis. I call my journey one of discovery instead of recovery. This is not the longest period of sobriety from alcohol in my 66 years, I have had many relapses, but I am in the best mental frame of mind, in my many years of alcohol use that began at 14 and was a daily habit by 17. I am grateful for the gift of another day.
This is wonderful, you are an inspiration!!
Thank you for sharing your story and your commitment. It is very inspiring.
And I am grateful for the witness of your on-going willingness to begin again each day. Your honesty & commitment to discovery are supports to me on my journey, Joseph. May you continue to continue on this road . Namaste.
Lack of exercise.