save yourself

[sorakirei]

10 simple ways to save yourself from messing up your life

I like how this article calls it simple. In reality things like this are much easier said than done. I do try to follow a number of things on that list, though it seems as I've gotten older I have forgotten how to do them.

I know that on a regular basis I struggle with Take no notice of

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[ecwoodburn]

I recognize that these are relatively simple statements, and even very reasonable things to do.

I also recognize that I have a hard time following through on them. Especially the worrying and the internal commentary.

I'm also thinking I need to subscribe to lifehack's RSS feed -- I've seen a couple good articles referenced, and it looks like it's relatively intelligent material. Little reminders on how to make things better are good s:)

[blackpaladin]

"Don’t worry about about your personality. You don’t really have one" almost made me spit-take my coffee. :-)

[sorakirei]

I am fond of that one myself.

[snowpupgirl]

Love it. I'm posting it to my LJ so I can reference it later.

A lot of those are actually statements used to help those with severe anxiety disorder and Bipolar disorder. I know, because I was treated for these. They are simple statements so you can follow them without forgetting them easily. You have to catch when you are doing these things, then reiterate the statement to yourself a few times, and move on with life. The trickiest part is REALIZING when you are doing these things, as a society we get in the habit of worrying and over-analyzing. It took me about three years of good practice to get them down and working.

[craigyelton]

The opposite seems to be what I need =>_>=
Whoops, there goes another life's chance :3

[whowantscookies]

I'd have to say my biggest ones are Stop taking so much notice of how you feel and Ease up on the internal life commentary.

Excellent find. I shall disperse.