Last Week’s Strategy
Last week I spent some time considering healthy snack choices. One thing I learned in the birth of my first child was that when you are breastfeeding, the mom needs a lot of nourishment as well. Unfortunately time is limited because you have a new little person requiring your constant attention.
In a few weeks (hopefully), I will be home with a newborn and a 3 1/2 year old. I want to be prepared and have some healthy snack choices available for us. The first thing I did was I compiled a list of our favourite snacks (i.e. muffins, crackers and hummus, fruit, veggies, etc.).
I then began my work of baking some of the snacks. This weekend I made pancakes, muffins, and banana bread. I then packaged and froze snack-sized portions. I also decided that when we have fresh foods (i.e. fruits and veggies), my husband and I will pre-wash and cut small servings for the week.
I think with these strategies at hand, healthy snacking will take place more frequently in our home.
This Week’s Strategy
Have you ever woke up in the morning and instantly thought about something that happened the previous day? I know I’ve done this… and often the previous day’s experience was not a positive one. This choice to think about or dwell on the past is not helping me to live my best life.
If I want to be truly happy, I need to live in the present and enjoy this day and bask in it’s glory. Dwelling on the past keeps me from achieving what I want to do today. It keeps me from experiencing happiness in the moment.
The only strategy I can think of to approach this goal is to mentally remind myself to think about today… to enjoy the moment. Hopefully this mantra can keep me focused on the present.
What do you do to stay focused on the present and not dwell in the past? Any tips, comments or suggestions are always appreciated.
But there is another side about the unpleasant experiences! Some years later, you will remember them, maybe even better than the good things, and either laugh at your past problems/emotions or just feel better about yourself now. The present is now, but the past doesn’t just appear by itself! Good luck, I really enjoy your blog.
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@Jimmy
Thanks for your comment Jimmy. I see what you’re saying and I do agree.
However, the issue with me is that I dwell too much on the past and end up missing/not enjoying the present so much.