Tag: thoughts

I’m Doing This for ME!

Posted on January 8, 2022July 19, 2023 By betsyslay

During the final big climb of spin class today, the instructor shouted, “Do this for all the people who said you weren’t good enough or pretty enough or smart enough!” As I started to pour on the effort, the thought popped into my mind “I’m doing this for ME!” A…

Comparison

Posted on March 2, 2021July 19, 2023 By betsyslay

“Comparison is the thief of joy.“ Theodore Roosevelt This is one of my favorite quotes because it is such a simple concept, but certainly not always easy to put into practice. We live in a world rife with judgement and comparison. And the most brutal appraisals can come from within….

I Can’t

Posted on March 1, 2021July 19, 2023 By betsyslay

“I can’t do it.” “I’m not capable.” These are thoughts that many of us have quite often – maybe even every day. And there truly are some things we can’t do or aren’t capable of. I am certain that I cannot step off a cliff and fly without some sort…

Wrong

Posted on February 24, 2021July 19, 2023 By betsyslay

It was just an off-handed comment, but I immediately got irritated. “Why does he always have to say something? And he doesn’t even know what he’s talking about. He’s wrong!” I started to correct him, then changed my mind. If I said anything, then it would start a big kerfuffle…

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Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 By betsyslay

As I read the critique, my immediate reaction was defensiveness, anger and a very territorial feeling. And I thought, “Who do they think they are? And who are they to criticize me?” The instant, raw reaction surprised me and as the warmth crawled from my neck toward my face, I…

Follow the Money

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By betsyslay

As we make plans for the year ahead, I think it’s a great practice to take a look back and “follow the money” and see where it went last year.

Time for a Paws

Posted on January 23, 2021January 27, 2021 By betsyslay

Last night as I typed away on my computer longer than I should have, Libby came in, put one paw on the arm of my chair, then one paw on my back and looked at me very intently as if to say, “OK mom, I think that’s enough for tonight.”…