Making a commitment, I usually feel some remorse or regret shortly after. I allow myself to feel my feelings, they may not always be comfortable. These certainly are not. Then something triggers my memory of having been here before. How many times have I made a commitment, then regretted it? How many times have I backed out of a commitment? Usually not without a fight! I am stubbornly committed to my commitments!
Ha ha! There are better ways, however, to support yourself in what you are committed to. Look at the language of your thoughts. What if I said instead, that I am committed to the benefits I see from having committed to a 40-day yoga challenge? (for example : ) I am committed to being an inspiration in the world, I am committed to my own well-being and the well-being of others. To joy, freedom, beauty, peace, harmony and love. . . These are the things I am committed to. Ahh, the remorse is gone. I am ready to be in the challenge....
Namaste
I would completely have to agree with this post!!! I notice that when I make commitments, I too find myself regretting it. I think that, subconsciously, when I make a commitment, my brain automatically says "you're not going to keep it." That's why with this 40 Day Challenge, I am looking at it as just that, a challenge. I'm a competitive person and find that just by changing the wording, it brings a whole new meaning.
ReplyDeleteI know it has only been 4 days since the beginning of the challenge and only 2 days of yoga (#3 today)but I have noticed that my mood has improved and I don't get as irritated. These kind of results are making this challenge easier and easier.
Namaste