Do not be a martyr. It is just obnoxious.
I agree that martyrs are annoying. However, I think people that think they know what the word "martyr" means but really don't are even worse. Anyway, I don't think I have ever been guilty of this (god, I hope not) nor has anyone I know. If they did, I would probably run screaming.
AMANDA
I am definitely guilty of standing up for my beliefs no matter what other people think. I wouldn't go so far to say that I am a martyr. But who knows, maybe I'm the next Gandhi?
xx Brie
Saturday, May 26, 2012
May 23
Think of something that you did that you are still angry about and think "I forgive me." Repeat this as often as you can.
Hmmm, let's see. I have a huge problem getting over embarrassing moments. I will forgive myself for getting in a humiliating fight with a teacher in eighth grade.
AMANDA
I will forgive myself for getting angry at myself for things that weren't my fault.
xx Brie
Hmmm, let's see. I have a huge problem getting over embarrassing moments. I will forgive myself for getting in a humiliating fight with a teacher in eighth grade.
AMANDA
I will forgive myself for getting angry at myself for things that weren't my fault.
xx Brie
May 22
Breathe deeply and think "I release tension and let go of resentment, anger, and anxiety."
I release tension and let go of resentment, anger, and anxiety. I really needed this today; I am currently recovering from a horrifically embarrassing moment.
AMANDA
I really need to remember to do this more often. I forget how good a deep breath feels.
xx Brie
I release tension and let go of resentment, anger, and anxiety. I really needed this today; I am currently recovering from a horrifically embarrassing moment.
AMANDA
I really need to remember to do this more often. I forget how good a deep breath feels.
xx Brie
May 21
Make sure everyone in your immediate family knows they are appreciated.
- I am grateful to my dad for his wise words and always making me laugh
- I am grateful to my mom for always being a friend and a protector
- I am grateful to my brother for being a mentor and role model
- I am grateful to my sister for being my better half
AMANDA
- I appreciate my dad for looking out for me and taking care of me
- I appreciate my mom for listening to me cry and always being there to give me a hug
xx Brie
May 20
Do you overreact to tiny issues? Be honest.
I am definitely guilty of this one. I wouldn't describe my self as a drama queen, but I do sometimes latch on to what people say and simply won't let go. I don't know why I do this; it only hurts me. I also have no idea how to fix it. Anyone got any ideas?
AMANDA
I do the same thing, Amanda. I've been getting a little better at it lately. I just tell myself that the person who said it doesn't think it is a big deal. They probably don't even give it a second thought. Why should I?
xx Brie
I am definitely guilty of this one. I wouldn't describe my self as a drama queen, but I do sometimes latch on to what people say and simply won't let go. I don't know why I do this; it only hurts me. I also have no idea how to fix it. Anyone got any ideas?
AMANDA
I do the same thing, Amanda. I've been getting a little better at it lately. I just tell myself that the person who said it doesn't think it is a big deal. They probably don't even give it a second thought. Why should I?
xx Brie
May 19
Make sure you have alone time.
I know a lot of people who simply don't know how to be alone. Maybe it is because they don't have any hobbies or they just don't want to sit and think. In any case, I am always grateful that I am not one of those people. I love spending time with the people I care about but I also love just being alone and puttering. I think if you struggle with this, you definitely need to work on this. It is a very important skill.
AMANDA
I have too much alone time, haha. I am very good at being alone, because most of the time I'm not lonely when I am alone. I love sitting and just listening to music or sitting outside in my back yard on the porch swing. I agree with Amanda. This is a very important thing to do. The thing I need to work on is making more plans. There is such a thing as too much alone time, I'm finding.
xx Brie
I know a lot of people who simply don't know how to be alone. Maybe it is because they don't have any hobbies or they just don't want to sit and think. In any case, I am always grateful that I am not one of those people. I love spending time with the people I care about but I also love just being alone and puttering. I think if you struggle with this, you definitely need to work on this. It is a very important skill.
AMANDA
I have too much alone time, haha. I am very good at being alone, because most of the time I'm not lonely when I am alone. I love sitting and just listening to music or sitting outside in my back yard on the porch swing. I agree with Amanda. This is a very important thing to do. The thing I need to work on is making more plans. There is such a thing as too much alone time, I'm finding.
xx Brie
May 18
Take ten minutes this morning to check in with body and assess your emotional and physical needs.
I remember two distinct times in my life where I can clearly remember my mind going "don't do this! You will regret it." Of course, I did it anyway and (surprise) I did deeply regret it. I think it is really important to trust your instincts and listen to the voice inside your head (unless it is telling you to do bad things in which case, I advise against it). I will try to check in with myself more often.
AMANDA
I am a firm believer in following your intuition. I am going to do this tomorrow morning. I get so caught up in my plans that I put my physical and emotional needs behind getting things done. I am making it a priority this summer to be more sensitive with myself emotionally and take more care of my body.
xx Brie
I remember two distinct times in my life where I can clearly remember my mind going "don't do this! You will regret it." Of course, I did it anyway and (surprise) I did deeply regret it. I think it is really important to trust your instincts and listen to the voice inside your head (unless it is telling you to do bad things in which case, I advise against it). I will try to check in with myself more often.
AMANDA
I am a firm believer in following your intuition. I am going to do this tomorrow morning. I get so caught up in my plans that I put my physical and emotional needs behind getting things done. I am making it a priority this summer to be more sensitive with myself emotionally and take more care of my body.
xx Brie
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