Fantastic and insightful post, Chris! I never thought much about a mantra before, but yours is excellent and would apply to many scenarios.
Also,loved your “Sir” reference. Gave me a good giggle!
These next 3 months are going to be a real challenge for all of us. So, keep doing what you do so well and I guarantee you that you will continue to see that line go”Up and to the right.”
My wife is facing a health crisis - thankfully we are seeing good progress - BUT it only takes one thing like this as a huge wake-up call and to reprioritize your life and what matters. Our motto now is: Taking one day at a time and life everyday to the fullest. The old adage holds true: yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not a given, live for today.
Oh Chris! You sound like me! I’m a teacher and I’m VERY hard on myself and my students. I’ve been in therapy for almost eight years and I STILL don’t understand how I can be so hard on myself. I’m constantly comparing myself to other people, but I’ve learned that I can’t do that because I’m unique as a person with my own thoughts and ideas. We were not created by the same cookie cutter. I like you “mantra” and allow me to use yours. You doing well. As I tell my students, “Slow and steady wins the race!” My students always repeat that phrase to themselves.
I tried to change "my outlook on life" a few years back--I saw a friend who was doing something called "The Gratitude Project", where I would post on Facebook one post per day about someone who had done something positive or nice for me. The subjects of my posts never knew in advance that I was going to post about them, nor the subject matter of my posts, but without exception, they were very appreciative of what I wrote. So, I guess that my point is, attitude CAN matter............
I think it's wonderful how you've been developing (I'm sure it's a process) a positive attitude towards your life. It's definitely not always easy. Just a reminder, don't tie your self worth to your work (seems men do this way to often). Even if your chart goes way down, it doesn't mean your less worthy. I'm sure your family would agree.
First words that came to mind for were these: "If you don't respect yourself, ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot, na na na na na na na, respect yourself." (Luther Ingram and Mark Rice, first sung by the Stable Singers)
Mine is “You can have a good day or a bad day.” Obviously I look to choose a good day. It doesn’t mean that some days don’t absolutely suck but I’ve found if I can find even a modicum of joy in a truly awful day life is so much better. So I try.
Chris, I’m wishing you all the best, but I would suggest centering your identity on the type of person you are and not what you do for a living. Maybe you are already doing this, but that’s not the message I got from this article. As you are well aware, “what you do” can be taken away from you, but not “who you are.” Again, all the best to you and yours.
I would have thought you would have referenced Stuart Smalley from SNL - “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.”
All you needed was Senator Al Franken!
(From Minnesota, I might add...)
Love what you do - you are more than good enough, you are great. Keep it up.
Fantastic and insightful post, Chris! I never thought much about a mantra before, but yours is excellent and would apply to many scenarios.
Also,loved your “Sir” reference. Gave me a good giggle!
These next 3 months are going to be a real challenge for all of us. So, keep doing what you do so well and I guarantee you that you will continue to see that line go”Up and to the right.”
My wife is facing a health crisis - thankfully we are seeing good progress - BUT it only takes one thing like this as a huge wake-up call and to reprioritize your life and what matters. Our motto now is: Taking one day at a time and life everyday to the fullest. The old adage holds true: yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not a given, live for today.
Praying that your wife’s health steadily improves.🙏
Sir alert! 🚨🚨
Oh Chris! You sound like me! I’m a teacher and I’m VERY hard on myself and my students. I’ve been in therapy for almost eight years and I STILL don’t understand how I can be so hard on myself. I’m constantly comparing myself to other people, but I’ve learned that I can’t do that because I’m unique as a person with my own thoughts and ideas. We were not created by the same cookie cutter. I like you “mantra” and allow me to use yours. You doing well. As I tell my students, “Slow and steady wins the race!” My students always repeat that phrase to themselves.
I tried to change "my outlook on life" a few years back--I saw a friend who was doing something called "The Gratitude Project", where I would post on Facebook one post per day about someone who had done something positive or nice for me. The subjects of my posts never knew in advance that I was going to post about them, nor the subject matter of my posts, but without exception, they were very appreciative of what I wrote. So, I guess that my point is, attitude CAN matter............
Your benevolent daily posts are a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!
my 5 word mantra? "Make it to the bathroom."
😂
Thanks for your vulnerability. You make the news interesting and explain things clearly. Great work!!!
Well said. Good stuff. Happy to be part of the base.
What an amazing post Chris. Thank you for sharing and I am thrilled for your success!
I think it's wonderful how you've been developing (I'm sure it's a process) a positive attitude towards your life. It's definitely not always easy. Just a reminder, don't tie your self worth to your work (seems men do this way to often). Even if your chart goes way down, it doesn't mean your less worthy. I'm sure your family would agree.
First words that came to mind for were these: "If you don't respect yourself, ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot, na na na na na na na, respect yourself." (Luther Ingram and Mark Rice, first sung by the Stable Singers)
Mine is “You can have a good day or a bad day.” Obviously I look to choose a good day. It doesn’t mean that some days don’t absolutely suck but I’ve found if I can find even a modicum of joy in a truly awful day life is so much better. So I try.
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.
Henry Ford
I'm glad you included grace at the end. It's one of the most important things we can give to ourselves and other! ❤️
Chris, I’m wishing you all the best, but I would suggest centering your identity on the type of person you are and not what you do for a living. Maybe you are already doing this, but that’s not the message I got from this article. As you are well aware, “what you do” can be taken away from you, but not “who you are.” Again, all the best to you and yours.