Letting GO of Self-Control
I am learning that part of self-acceptance is letting GO of self-control! I know I feel better when I am in control, however; sometimes that control can do more harm than good, especially to your body, mind and spirit. Learn to Stop, Pause and Take a Breathe at times!
Love this! “Giving up control is sometimes the only way to gain self-control”. Hard Lesson to Learn at times!
I am learning that part of self-control is learning the art of relaxation! Your body and mind have that push-pull thing going on with each other at times. Sometimes your brain just takes over. Stop That Already!
Start Relaxing NOW!
I am learning that part of self-acceptance as well as self-control is trusting your instinicts and five senses. I am hoping by tuning into my instinicts and 5 senses it will improve my body (health), my mind (productivity) and my spirit (happiness)! Self-control as well as willpower are a mind-body response, so instead of reacting and protecting learn to trust yourself through your instinicts and senses.
Like the saying goes trust your gut!
I am finding that feeding into the guilt and shame is just a destructive behavior and habit to have in your life. I would rather spend my energies focusing on being mindful and grateful in my life. I am also finding that being able to forgive yourself is a BONUS when it comes to self-acceptance as well as self-control. Give yourself a break and show yourself a little compassion when you experience a setback, which sometimes you have no control over anyway!
Stress, Anxiety, Temptation – Oh My!
Do I need to say anymore on this and what it does to your body, mind and spirit? I eat junk, cannot sleep, and certainly have a hard time shutting the brain off. I am just a mess having a meltdown, along with a pity party and playing the blame game! Instead I should be picking myself up and be focusing on nutrition, exercise and 8 hours of peaceful rest. Easier said than done at times!
Let’s Stop Beating Ourselves Up and Show Ourselves a Little More Compassion – YOU DESERVE IT!!!
(Photo by RSheridan)
March 13th, 2013 at 8:32 AM
I am a bit of a control freak, but I try, I try, I try to let go and let God.
March 13th, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Audrey -
Same here and learning to let go, especially those things I have no control over.
Happy Day:) – Renee
March 13th, 2013 at 9:10 AM
“Giving up control is sometimes the only way to gain self-control”.
Amen! I am still learning to accept this as fact, but the more I do, the easier life gets! x
March 13th, 2013 at 9:23 AM
R&RAN -
It is so freeing, right! Finding that balance in your life does wonders too:)
Happy Day – Renee
March 13th, 2013 at 3:44 PM
OMG this is so true Renee. Ever sit there at the end of a yoga session. Laying there supposedly “clearing the mind”. HA ! My mind is going a mile a minute. Takes 10 minute for it to shut off.
March 13th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Emily -
Does one’s mind really ever just shut down into a restful state? I know mine does not – ha! Been there at the end of yoga session – drive yourself nutso and wind yourself back into a knot:)
Happy Day – Renee
March 14th, 2013 at 7:50 AM
That’s a good way to look at it. Everything can also be more fun that way!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:26 AM
Shelia -
Nothing better than FUN!!!
Happy Thursday:) – Renee
March 14th, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Can be very hard, can’t it? How to balance the gulit and the “I’m okay”!!!
March 14th, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Gretchen -
Yes it can be! I find that taking care of myself helps in adding that balance to my life:)
Happy Thursday – Renee
March 14th, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Oh, so true. If only … I know the difficulty and the enemy is time.
March 15th, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Garden -
Yes, time!
Take Care – Happy Friday:) – Renee