It’s been two days since I posted the blog about the six areas I’m looking at making improvements in, but three days since I’ve been actively working on them. I’m thinking of reviewing these every week, and I’ll most likely do so from this point on. But for now, an update so far.
How have things been going? Well…
Be optimistic: This is proving thus far to be easier than I was expecting. I’ve been able to catch the instances where I’ve started being consumed with negative thoughts, and on every one, there’s been something positive which has left me either smiling or happy.
Stop biting my nails: I’ve smoothed my fingers and nails with a pumice and an emery board and also put on some nail hardening solution. I’m also using a punice to remove any rough cuticle edges which would previously have resulted in me biting them. I’ve caught myself starting to bite my fingers just 3 times, and each time was within a few seconds of starting. Already the painful areas around my cuticals are healing nicely and are no longer sore. I”m delighted with how well this one is going.
Cut refined sugars from my diet: This isn’t so easy. I’ve not ‘fallen off the wagon’ so to speak, but I’m close to killing for a Kitkat! I’m easing the feelings by snacking on fruit and nuts (no, not the chocolate bar) and by telling myself that the cravings prove just how bad this stuff is for you. If it’s like last time, then I’m expecting these cravings to last for another three to four months. Aarrggh!
Read more about GTD: I’m reviewing another couple of applications, and I”m going to install David Allen’s seminar onto my iPod so I can listen to it on the way to work, other than that, no movement.
Resume regular training: Resumed on Monday. Am planning going today, and probably again on Thurday or Friday. I’m adding more cardio into the mix rather than just purely weight lifting as I want to increase stamina and endurance.
Stop externalising insecurities: There’s an awful lot involved in this. Initially I’m writing down thoughts, feelings and reasons for the feelings when they crop up. Once I accurately know the triggers, and the sources of the feelings, I can start work on reframing my belief system to minimise/eliminate them. For now, it’s just writing things down, but at start has been made.
So small moves forward across the board. I think I’ll celebrate with a bar of chocolate, a small bite of my finger nails and ten minutes of thinking crap about myself. Or perhaps not.