https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214817#M23106 Hi friends at BB, <BR /> <BR /> I came across a particular strategy a week ago in a bulimia recovery guide that I've really taken a liking to (I'm not bulimic but have found the guide incredibly useful for working with my negative self-view and anxiety). These two simple paragraphs lighten my load every time I refer to them. They give me perspective and hope, and I find I love and accept myself more easily after doing it. <BR /> It makes me happy sharing it with you all. Please feel free to create your own version in the thread below for whatever situation you find yourself working to grow through.<BR /> <BR /> <STRONG>My Life in 1 years time... if I keep on NOT loving and accepting myself.</STRONG><BR /> I sleep poorly at night and awake not refreshed, just dull and tired. My energy levels are inconsistent and it's work getting up for work. I'm self-conscious in my workplace, trying to prove, please, perfect, and perform. I carry this to all of my workplaces. I carry this to all of my relationships. I carry this to any and every country I visit. No love anyone gives me will ever be enough and my relationships fail. I become more alone and punish myself because I'm not enough. <BR /> <BR /> <STRONG>My Life in 1 years time... if I grow to love and accepting myself. </STRONG> <BR /> I have energy, so much I don't know what to do with it! I awake joyous and feeling loved in the morning. This is effortless. I'm comfortable wherever I am because I'm centered. I trust my partner wholeheartedly and she feels free and loved. I travel embracing the fear and excitement. I have genuine gems of wisdom from my growth and my artwork expresses this. Mindfulness, gratitude, and joy roll out of me and I'm vulnerable to life. Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:06:33 GMT Evan_John 2016-08-26T10:06:33Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214817#M23106 Hi friends at BB, <BR /> <BR /> I came across a particular strategy a week ago in a bulimia recovery guide that I've really taken a liking to (I'm not bulimic but have found the guide incredibly useful for working with my negative self-view and anxiety). These two simple paragraphs lighten my load every time I refer to them. They give me perspective and hope, and I find I love and accept myself more easily after doing it. <BR /> It makes me happy sharing it with you all. Please feel free to create your own version in the thread below for whatever situation you find yourself working to grow through.<BR /> <BR /> <STRONG>My Life in 1 years time... if I keep on NOT loving and accepting myself.</STRONG><BR /> I sleep poorly at night and awake not refreshed, just dull and tired. My energy levels are inconsistent and it's work getting up for work. I'm self-conscious in my workplace, trying to prove, please, perfect, and perform. I carry this to all of my workplaces. I carry this to all of my relationships. I carry this to any and every country I visit. No love anyone gives me will ever be enough and my relationships fail. I become more alone and punish myself because I'm not enough. <BR /> <BR /> <STRONG>My Life in 1 years time... if I grow to love and accepting myself. </STRONG> <BR /> I have energy, so much I don't know what to do with it! I awake joyous and feeling loved in the morning. This is effortless. I'm comfortable wherever I am because I'm centered. I trust my partner wholeheartedly and she feels free and loved. I travel embracing the fear and excitement. I have genuine gems of wisdom from my growth and my artwork expresses this. Mindfulness, gratitude, and joy roll out of me and I'm vulnerable to life. Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:06:33 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214817#M23106 Evan_John 2016-08-26T10:06:33Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214818#M23107 hi Evan John, a great post, because the feeling of being free from any type of depression is just so exhilarating, something which I hope all of us can enjoy. Geoff. Fri, 26 Aug 2016 19:35:16 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214818#M23107 geoff 2016-08-26T19:35:16Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214819#M23108 <P>Hi Evan John,</P> <P>Ohh thanks so much for sharing this! This is so powerful.</P> <P>I think a lot of people use things like vision boards as well to help them imagine what recovery (or a better quality of life) would look like.</P> <P>Every little step counts <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Sat, 27 Aug 2016 02:11:47 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214819#M23108 romantic_thi3f 2016-08-27T02:11:47Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214820#M23109 <P>Great post Evan,</P> <P>Thanks for sharing it with us here! </P> Sat, 27 Aug 2016 06:12:45 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214820#M23109 Guest_3072 2016-08-27T06:12:45Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214821#M23110 Thank you Evan John. An inspiring post. I've saved it to re-read when I need a pick-me-up. Cheers, Lyn. Sat, 27 Aug 2016 07:38:16 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/my-life-in-a-years-time/m-p/214821#M23110 topsy_ 2016-08-27T07:38:16Z