Affirmation Project: day 31

Well...It's day 31 and I'm on my 12th Affirmation...

I had a really tough time with this project this month.

I had a tough time thinking of positives. I had a tough time using positives that were suggested to me. I had a tough time thinking of what to write, even when I did think of positives. And...I had a tough time just sitting down and posting in the first place.

Here goes my last one...

My Positive: I do know my faults. They are too numerous to mention. OK...they are not really numerous but I do have a few doozies. I know that this is not the best way to end a month listing my positives but I think that I will feel much better about myself once I have managed to tame these negatives.

I have been working on "fixing" myself for about the last yr. If I actually purchased all of the books I have read to try to improve on my shortcomings my bookshelf would look like it belonged to Brigid Jones.

That said...

My Affirmation: I will work to be the best me I can be, at all times.

Affirmation Project: day 27

I know I have missed many days of my project...First I went away (without a computer) then I have been working on another project...much more important to my life...

I have been exercising and working on my job as much as possible in between the chauffeuring and appointments and getting the house and boys re-settled after being away for 5 days.


I have made the most important affirmations to these things...
(1) I will get my body to repair itself by being very diligent in keeping to a healthy diet and exercise program.
(2) I will not be distracted by unimportant things and instead keep my mind focused on my job...Get as many leases accomplished each week possible.
(3) I will be as calm as necessary while being the best Mom and wife as possible. I will keep my temper and not let it get away with me as in the past.


I have so far managed to exercise 3 times since Tuesday. I have so far finished 3 1/2 leases in the same amount of time.

It looks like I'm off to a good start.

Affirmation Project: day 13

I know I keep using this same picture all of the time but I love it. And I figure that if I do not have a picture of my own then I should use Carrie's picture.


My Positive: I have a great part time job. It's at home. In my own time. No need to punch a time clock (I'm paid per piece). And best of all it...just fell into my lap. I did not have to "hit the pavement" to find it.

I have never had to work from home before and I am finding it difficult. I have a boss that is very lenient on me and shouldn't be. She's too easy and nice to me. I'm not great at setting my own deadlines yet but I am determined to make this job work! I know I can do this. It is just something that I need to work on.

My Affirmation: I will do work before I do anything else. I will do at least one lease per day. I will create my own deadlines.

When I first started this job, my husband added up the money that I could possibly make...he would like me to shoot for 4 leases a week.


I want to No...I am determined to do even better than that.

I know I can and I want to do the best I can.

"Nothing is done until it is done right!"

Affirmation Project: day 12

My Positive: I'm a quick learner. I may need to ask questions a few times or practice while I'm learning but I'm pretty good.



I said once before that I think that people should try to learn something every day. Last night I went to a 45 minute self-defense class given by my son's tae kwon do school. When I heard about it I only debated momentarily, then quickly decided to do it. I was hoping to get a friend to do it with me but I got lazy and only asked one friend and she turned me down flat. (Huh...I think I need to speak to her about that one.) I never got around to asking anyone else. So, I went anyway. I learned some pretty cool moves. It was really fun. Even though it was uncomfortable at first it was a great thing to learn. I'm glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone to go and do this by myself. And I'm glad that I didn't let my husband talk me out of it. (He was afraid I would hurt myself.)

When I came home last night my son asked me to show him all that I had learned. We didn't have much time, of course he asked me at bedtime, so I figured I would satisfy him with the best one we learned. He was pretty impressed that his mom could do it.


My Affirmation: I will step out of my comfort zone more often. When given the chance I will go to what interests me, whether or not I may feel uncomfortable about it or not.

I think you get  even more satisfaction out of something when you do finally decide to step out of your comfort zone. Try it! It's exhilarating!

Affirmation Project: day 10

I know...I've missed some days. My parents are visiting...

My positive: I have people who care about me. I have some health issues. Whenever I see or speak to certain people they always ask how I'm feeling. Not just "how are ya doing?" it's always "how are you feeling?". It gets tiring after a while to have to keep answering that question. I would like the topic of conversation to be something other than my health problems for a change.

I have decided to live my life as if I had no issues. I do not want to not do something because it might be a problem. I want to do it. If it becomes a problem...then I'll stop. I would like to ignore the fact that I have RA and just live my life. Sometimes I can think it away...but not if everyone keeps asking about it. Once in a while it might be nice, but not all the time.




So...

My Affirmation: I will try to ignore the frequent questions about my health. I will go on as if the question has not even been asked.

I know this seems strange but i'm giving it a try.

Affirmation Project: day 6

My Positive: I like being outside...especially in the warmer weather. I like to hike, ride my bike and go for walks.

My Affirmation: I will seek to obtain as much vitamin D naturally (directly from the sun) as much as possible.

A while back I was told that I was vitamin D deficient. I feel like I'm taking way too many supplements these days. If I can get it naturally great. I'll do it. You should all join me outside! Are you getting your D?

Affirmation Project: day 5

My Positive: I'm intelligent. I know a little bit about a lot of different subjects. My son has helped expand the topics on which I can converse (he's a great learner). Years ago, my one friend told me that she was glad I was with her and her family at dinner on the day of her Harvard graduation because I can talk about almost anything to anyone. This particular Harvard Law School graduate actually told me she was a little lost in the conversation that I was having with her Dad. Really? And it was a conversation which I found very enjoyable. Hmm...

Anyway...

My Affirmation: I will continue to learn and expand my understanding of the world we live in.


I love to learn. I personally believe that everyone should learn at least something new every day of your life.

Affirmation Project: day 4

I once received a fortune cookie with this fortune in it: "You have a natural grace and great consideration for others." I think I know the word grace, but I looked it up in Dictionary.com just to be sure. It gave me a definition that I did not realize..."a pleasing or attractive quality ". I know what consideration is... "something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc." Now, I'm set to re-read the fortune.  


OK, I can honestly say that I feel that is me.  Something I never really thought about...but once I did...yup, that's me.  I do believe I have a quality about me that has me try to please others...does that count? Just kidding. 


I honestly think that I have a pleasing quality. That could be why I seem to attract some people that seek to get advice from me. I also always try to be considerate of others. One of my pet peeves is when people are inconsiderate. 


My positive: I always try to take other people's feelings into consideration when I'm doing most everything. 


My Affirmation: I will always be thoughtful of other people's feelings while doing anything that may affect others.


(BTW...I had to fix this post about 3 times...like I said, "I'm a perfectionist.")

Affirmation Project: day 3

My positive: I'm a perfectionist. Nothing is done right until it is done to the best of my ability. I will always strive to do my best. However, I will never tell anyone else that something is not done well if they have worked to their potential.

My Affirmation: I will always strive to do my best but only what is really feasible.

Being a perfectionist can be both good and bad. I will work to perfect (v. per-fekt) everything I work on.  I will not push myself past any limits to get things right. Either I can do it or I can't. I do not and will not expect anyone to do any more than their own best...most of the time.

Affirmation Project: day 2

My positive: I am a blunt person. If you want to know the truth. I will tell it to you. If the truth is not good, I will try to sugar coat it...but in the end you will get it "like it is".

My affirmation: I will always be honest with people that really want to hear it. I will not give you my honesty if you are not looking for it.



Some days I have problems keeping my thoughts to myself. If it is not asked for I will usually be more gentle in the telling. However, I will only give you what you want to hear for hereon forward.

The Affirmation Project: day 1

My positive: I'm short. I am 5'3" but since I am slim I appear to be even shorter than that. But to be politically correct...I'm vertically challenged. Growing up I was never higher than the 3rd shortest girl in my elementary school class. People today call me "petite". But I still say "I'm short."

My affirmation: I'm so happy and grateful that I can squeeze onto a couch in the little space leftover to join my friends/family easily in a conversation.

I will always be petite. I will never be any taller than this unless I feel like wearing a pair of high healed shoes. If anything...as I get older I will only get shorter as time goes by.