Stickism for the day

Take a few minutes to listen to the things you say to yourself. Recall over the past two hours some of your internal dialogue. Would you say those things to another person? And...Why not? The words we say to ourselves are powerful and can affect our mood, our body language, and even our behavior! Just think what effects this could be having in your life!

So, let's say that you have just "cottoned on" to the fact that you have been "less than charitable" to yourself lately... What can be done?

First, good job that you've recognized it, and now... For the ACTION part... THINK stickiferously!!!

Put a rubber band on your wrist (don't worry, if anyone sees it, they will just think you have been busy at your desk and forgot it was there!) Now, any time you "catch" yourself thinking negative thoughts about you... Just give a little snap. SNAP!!! Ouchh!!! I know, you get the point... It may seem way too elementary, but increasing your awareness of your negative thoughts can really help you turn this bad habit around. Now, if you absolutely cannot see yourself with a bright orange rubber band around your wrist (like mine!!!) then you can "settle" for a hearty pinch on the wrist when these nasty critters come calling.

So, that's your stickism for the day. Take charge of your thoughts. Because remember...

Proverbs 23:7
...as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.