We all have emotional baggage...and ex that did us wrong. A parent that disciplined too much or too little. Something that we are hiding from in our past. It could also be something recent. Sending your child off to college. A break up. Losing your best friend.
What do you do to deal with your emotional baggage? Some of us lean towards food, alcohol, shopping, sugar - what is your vice when your emotions get the best of you?
I personally lean towards sugar. Inevitably when I am having a bad day I will start to actually crave it.....it's all I can think about....and I can't stop the craving until I have it.
But, what if I pushed that craving aside? What if I didn't give into that want, need, or desire to cave? What if I tried a little harder instead of folding when I feel it coming on?
I would feel like I have accomplished something. I would gain confidence. I would feel a satisfaction or a high from NOT giving in.
You see, it's all about choices - when it comes to controlling your emotions you are the only one that can make that choice. Are you going to cave and give into the vice or are you going to take a stand and not let it take you down?
Start with baby steps - today I will NOT give into the pressure of my emotions. Then add in tomorrow, and the next day, and the next! Before you know it, you will be feeling that high of keeping your emotions in check and your confidence will soar making you ready to take on the world.
One day at a time!!!
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