You Only Get One Chance..

I often find myself getting down on myself.  I have a bad habit of comparing things about myself to others and having feelings of inadequacies.  I look back on my life to when I was younger, living back home and I don't remember ever having these kinds of feelings.  And I wonder, when did I start allowing my mind to go to such a negative place??  Isn't a person's self-confidence suppose to build as we grow older, not the reverse?  I've decided I can't let my mind go to these places any longer.  Having these kind of negative thoughts are like poison to the mind and your well-being.  Life is short, there is no dress rehearsal, this is it.  I have to remind myself of this often.  When I find myself dwelling on a situation, I ask myself, "will this matter to me in a couple years?"  If the answer to this is no, then let go of it...it doesn't need to matter now.  So I've decided there needs to be a change and the only person that can change the way I feel about myself, is me.  So it's up to me, myself and I to make the change.  I want to change the way I think of myself, my attitude and open my heart.  If there is one thing that drives me crazy it’s the attitude of “I don’t care what anyone thinks of me and I don’t care what anyone says.” That’s a harsh statement to make, especially to the person your saying it to.  (Insert experience.)  I take it as, ok you don’t care about me or my opinion on anything.  This isn’t the attitude I wish for myself.  I wish to acquire an attitude of "know who and what matters, and know who and what does not."  Open your mind, open your arms and open your heart and life will open up to you.  The picture I have below is the screen saver on my computer at work.  I read it every day and it helps me to remember what is important in life and reminds me to live it up every day, and just be happy!!!  Thee most important thing in life, after God is be happy.  Without happiness, you have nothing in life.  I hope if anyone who reads this ever has these kinds of feelings that my words can help you feel better about yourself and motivates you to make the change!  Keep life simple.  Have a wonderful Monday! xoxo