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Birth Date: Tue, Feb 09 1971

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Parachute Colorado, United States (map)

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Lose a total of roughly 100 pounds.
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Fri, May 07 06:40 AM

struggling

 

This week has been a struggle for me. I feel like I hit a wall in Tools and am stuck. I am feeling frustrated in nearly every area of my life this week. The simple fact that I'm struggling frustrates me more than I can express. After going this long in TOOLS and feeling so great how can I all of a sudden hit this wall of emotion? I feel like I've regressed back to the state I was in when I started TOOLS. I know things are going to turn around again. I know I can turn things around, but lately it's a struggle even convincing myself of that. I do have a lot on my plate and I think my son turning 4 has really thrown me for a loop emotionally (silly, but true). I lost focus on things because I was so busy and now I'm feeling the effects of that. I know I need to just dig in and get focused again, but I'm having a hard time doing that because I'm in such a bad emotional state of mind. UGGGHHHH! Sorry to be so negative today. I just needed to put those feelings out there today before they overtake me again.   

 

I will say that my husband has been so wonderful through this. He used to get really frustrated with me when I would go through this stuff. This time he's been very compassionate and helpful. He's encouraging me and helping me not beat myself up about things. He's my shining light this week. I'm so thankful that I have him in my corner! Actually, my son also has been pretty good. He has been arguing more with me lately (a stage I think), but he's also been very sweet and loving. I guess I should say that my husband and kids have helped me a lot this week. I'm glad that I have them in my life. I'm thankful that they are patient with me when I struggle emotionally. I know it's not easy on them either. 

 

Well, thanks for listening. For what it's worth, I feel a little better having written this.

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AnnieEm AnnieEm:

Keep your chin up...

I know about loosing focus.  Try to do really small things and let them add up. You need to get positive momentum going again. We all hit these bumps... so thanks for reaching out to your Tools family and letting us add our two cents. I helps remind us of our journey... Peace.

c1010k c1010k:

i know what you mean

yep, I totally know what you mean.  It's like, ok, "I'm turning my challenges into opportunities," I'm "not complaining," and i'm working on my goals a little each day - so WHY all of a sudden do I feel crappy and emotionally empty??  So, this is what I do and just did this a.m. actually and it "turned the switch" for me pretty well - I was going to go to work kinda "dressed down" today - it's raining and cold here in MN - but instead I put on some nicer clothes than I was planning on wearing, did my hair a bit w/ the curling iron and basically took a bit more time/care to get myself ready today.  I looked in the mirror and did the "I'm having a great day" affirmation, and darn if I didn't BELIEVE it!  Truly, I just felt lifted up a bit :) 

And here's another thought - sometimes you just feel crappy.  I think that's ok too, to just sit with that feeling for awhile (best when no one's home so you don't spread it ! cuz mom's feelings spread throughout the household!...) anyway, give yourself time to just be down, and then after several hours or whatever, just start doing the affirmations, acting "as if," and basically forcing yourself to carry on w/ a good attitude.

 

So that's my two cents anyway.... Enjoy the week-end and your family :)

Sending you a hug Sending you a hug

forbish07 forbish07:

Its OK

It is OK to feel down sometimes, after all we are all human and we all have emotions.  Just like 1010 said, let it sit with you a little bit and then move on.  Take some deep breathes and say to yourself some positive affirmations.  Life is going to get everyone of us down from time to time and it is up to us to flip it around.  So glad you have a great support system at home.  And NEVER feel bad about venting here on your blog, that is exactly what this tool is for, to vent your happiness and frustration.  This is a support system for all of us!!  Keep your head up, you WILL get out of your funk!LaughingLaughingLaughing

melody33 melody33:

Stay strong!

Like the others said, we all have our down day(s)!  Just remember tomorrow is a new day and keep focusing on the good things, as much as you can!  It sounds like just expressing how much you appreciate your family lifted your spirits, so maybe when you start to say to yourself, "I'm struggling, and I'm frustrated," add, "but I'm so grateful for my husband and my kids and I'll get through this because I'm one tough momma."  I hope you have a fantastic weekend - Happy (early) Mother's Day!