A big reason I used to overindulge in anything was because I was all worked-up about something. I was bugged, frustrated or disturbed about something I had no control over. In fact, I would work myself up into a frenzy about something menial, just because I was so used to getting myself all worked-up: the drama became a norm for me and I became comfortable with lots of drama in my life. Conversely, when I had no drama in my life, something felt wrong.
I don't have to live that way anymore. I start my days differently today, with prayer and meditation. When I feel myself beginning to get uptight about something, a red flag goes up and I pause and think for a moment about how I might choose to respond to that situation. In addition, when I know I am approaching a situation where I have been upset before (like holiday traffic), I can say a prayer and repeat affirmations so that my mind stays occupied with positive thoughts. Before I know it, I have successfully circumvented that unpleasant situation!
The act of keeping my mind and emotions on an even keel plays a huge part in my ability to eat moderately. And how about you? What are some ways you are able to maintain sane eating? What are your tools to overcome stressful situations? We can always add another tool in our toolboxes to keep us adequately equipped for the next yucky situation!
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