Responsibility = Response Ability

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Responsibility = Response Ability

Have you ever thought,"I wish I would respond to challenges rather than react?"

Me too.  When I react I often end up with regret.

This happens in conversations with loved ones, with food choices, with procrastination and buffering.  

I want to get good at responding and not reacting. Just like with every other thing I want to get better at, practice is the key.

When I practice taking responsibility for choosing my thoughts,  I am able to create emotions that give me the ability to take the action of responding.  It all begins with my thoughts!

If I decide to think there will be no healthy options to eat at Thanksgiving, it will lead me to the feeling of frustration.  From frustration I will react by giving up on my food choices and my results will be regret.  

When I take responsibility for choosing a different way of looking at Thanksgiving food choices, I have the ability to respond by noticing that there are many food items that are on plan.  

When I take responsibility for choosing to stick to my planner, instead of procrastinating,  I have the long term pleasure of getting things done.  

Each time I practice taking responsibility, I show myself I can be trusted.  I build my self-esteem.  I increase my Response Ability!

 If you struggle with reacting, or with  feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances and would like to some help, I am offering a free mini session.  

One simple mini session with me can completely change your mind about how you view yourself, your food, and your life.  

Click here to get started scheduling a free mini session with me.  https://peghinman.wufoo.com/forms/free-mini-session/

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