I read this a couple of days ago and really liked it! Enjoy!
Just For Today
Just for today, I will live through this day only, and not set far-reaching goals to try to overcome all my problems at once. I know I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I thought I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today I will be happy. Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." He was right, I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. I will chase them out of my mind and replace them with happy thoughts.
Just for today, I will adjust myself to what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can and accept those I cannot.
Just for today, I will improve my mind. I will not be a mental loafer. I will force myself to read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for today, I will do something to improve my health. If I have bad habit I'll make an honest effort to quit. If I'm over weight I'll eat nothing I know to be fattening. And I will force myself to exercise--even if it's only walking around the block or using the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise and sensible living can extend life and make it more enjoyable; so just for today, I'll take good care of my body so I can celebrate many more happy new years.
Just for today, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will look as good as I can, dress becomingly, speak softly, act courteously, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I'll try not to improve anybody but myself.
Just for today I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it, thereby saving myself from two pests; hurry and indecision.
Just for today. I will do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.
Just for today, I will live through this day only, and not set far-reaching goals to try to overcome all my problems at once. I know I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I thought I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today I will be happy. Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." He was right, I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. I will chase them out of my mind and replace them with happy thoughts.
Just for today, I will adjust myself to what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can and accept those I cannot.
Just for today, I will improve my mind. I will not be a mental loafer. I will force myself to read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for today, I will do something to improve my health. If I have bad habit I'll make an honest effort to quit. If I'm over weight I'll eat nothing I know to be fattening. And I will force myself to exercise--even if it's only walking around the block or using the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise and sensible living can extend life and make it more enjoyable; so just for today, I'll take good care of my body so I can celebrate many more happy new years.
Just for today, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will look as good as I can, dress becomingly, speak softly, act courteously, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I'll try not to improve anybody but myself.
Just for today I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it, thereby saving myself from two pests; hurry and indecision.
Just for today. I will do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.
1 comment:
Thanks Shannon! I needed a little more motivation! I am going to have to get on and read it everyday though!!!
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