Nitrogen's Journal

So my goal today was to think positively and to challenge any negative thoughts.  I am happy to say that I did better than I expected.  There were a few times that I started to come down on myself, but I was able to confront my thoughts and realize that there was many positives things that I did today.

I actually worked today and got a lot accomplished at my job.  At lunch my boyfriend and I hit up a subway and I was feeling guilty that they put a lot of cheese on my sub.  But I decided that getting no sauces (like mayo) and not getting a pop or cookies was something to be positive about.  We followed up work by going to the driving range so I could practice my golf swing.  I have only been playing for a few weeks now.  I was getting frustrated at first because I wasn't hitting the ball very well, or sometimes at all.  Normally, I would get so frustrated with myself that I would get angry and give up.  But I remembered my goal to think positively and so I confronted my thoughts and relaxed.  To my surprise I started to hit much better after a few more tries.

Best of all, my success today has left me feeling energetic.  So much in fact that I came home and did the dishes, and a full vaccum job that included every room and the couches.  Normally I come home and feel down and tired and just sit around.

So today was a great day.  A successful day for me!  My goal tomorrow is to continue to challenge my negative thoughts and be happier for my successes.