I’m My Own Worst Enemy

 

There, I said it. I’m my own worst enemy. I’ve let the loss of my definition of the “American dream” poison me until I’ve become so full of bitterness that I’ve been unable to let go. I’ve allowed my chronic illnesses to become my identity and excuse not to do things that take a little work, like exercise regularly  and eat healthy.

I also have not been putting in the time and effort on the things that matter to me most, my relationships and learning new things and striving to continually improve myself.  I’ve pretty much lost my motivation all around. Unfortunately, the only person that can turn this around is me. Encouragement and support from my family and friends is great and definitely appreciated, but in the end it comes down to me.

I need a plan of action and I need to start small so that I don’t get overwhelmed and give up. All I can think of is Baby Steps from the movie What About Bob?

  • Every day think of at least one thing that I am grateful for.
  • Read for at least 15 minutes every day.
  • Move for 10 minutes every day doing something I enjoy and keep adding minutes every few days or so.
  • Find pleasure in experiences, not things.
  • Knit or make jewelry at least one hour a week
  • Live in the moment!

What do you do when you realize your actions or inaction are not productive or maybe even damaging?

Sharing Sunday: Storms Are Brewing

 

I have been missing in action, still struggling with being stuck and my medical issues. Every day lately has been a battle. I need to seek answers in this part of my life the way I have with my finances.

In brighter news, I bought our airfare to FinCon12. Still need to buy my husband’s conference ticket and save for hotel and spending.

Here are some of the blog posts I liked this past week or so.

I really like the idea of breaking goals down into more manageable chunks like J. Money over at Budgets Are Sexy.

My husband and I don’t have kids and Kristina over at Dinks Finance reminded me of some of the benefits.

I can relate to what The Debt Princess is going through. I am still struggling with what I want to be when I grow up.

I’m sure I’m not the only one that was stunned to hear that Facebook paid $1 billion for Instagram. Carrie over at Careful Cents shares what we can all learn from the sale.

Blonde on a Budget has been my role model in the past weeks. She is nearly out of debt and has embraced a fitness routine with the same enthusiasm as she has in eliminating her debt.

Suzanne posted on Enemy of Debt how small changes in our spending can allow us to pay off debt faster with those found dollars.

I am guilty of putting a vacation on credit card, but Andrea of So Over Debt hasn’t and there are a whole list of other money mistakes she hasn’t made.