Recently I've started using a new sleep remedy and because of that I'm sleeping more soundly than I have in a decade. I'm waking far less in the night too. This means that I wake up feeling refreshed and more alive. I have energy. I have a spring in my step. And to be perfectly honest, having this much energy and feeling this good, really feels quite strange.
Over the last few days, I have found myself wanting to overeat and to eat foods that I know don't give me the energy I usually enjoy. Why? Because once again, my very, very old beliefs that I don't deserve good things have surfaced. It's almost like this is too good to be true and it will go bad soon so let's make it go bad before it does. I'm actually feeling quite uncomfortable with feeling so energised. Like I said, this a totally foreign concept for me. Yes, I have felt good since I changed my diet to a whole foods one and cut out caffeine and alcohol, but this is a whole new level of energy. I wake up alert, refreshed and with a clear head and I've not experienced that for a very long time. I'm always amazed at how habits of a lifetime can re-emerge time and time again, even when we think we've dealt with it and found a new way to manage it. This just goes to show, that in terms of personal development, if we are to grow and continue growing, we must always be on guard. Being on high alert to all of our thoughts, feelings and actions, is the only way. Our old ways of coping and beliefs that we created a deeply ingrained within our psyche. They are who we are and will re-emerge in new and uncertain situations. This is something I learned when I was in psychotherapy many years ago, but of course, it is not something we can practice until each new situation arises. So how do I deal with this? It's a matter of going back to basics, using positive self talk, journaling, being very aware of my thoughts my feelings and my actions and processing these as they arise whenever it's possible. I'd love to know if you have self-sabotage challenges and how you deal with them. Tell us in the comments. Until next time,
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Lisa
29/10/2020 07:50:29 am
As a child I was abused by my mother. I ended up believing I was never good enough. It lead me to a destructive relationship with a narcissist, which fueled my negative beliefs. I am now much stronger and have a supportive partner, but I still slip back into believing I'm not good enough from time to time.
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Kathryn
29/10/2020 08:16:44 am
Our old beliefs certainly affect our decisions and stay with us for sure. It's good to hear you have gained strength over the years and now have a supportive partner.
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