5 Nice Things
Once you get this you have to say 5 nice things about yourself publicly and then send it to 10 of your favorite followers, not back to me, I did it already! Thinking good thoughts about yourself is hard but it will make you feel better so give it a go!
Eating Habits: I'm very pleased with myself as I have lost a stone in weight recently. I stick to three meals a day, and don't eat crisps, sweets, or ice cream. That may sound like torture to some people but once you go without it for a while you don't care any more.
Instead I eat fruit, whole grains, and protein. I do occasionally have dark chocolate, but that's another topic altogether (benefits of dark chocolate).
In general, you just need to be aware of the calories, the amount of fat and sugar in foods, portion control, and avoiding artificial sweeteners. Do not cut out sugar or fat entirely; your body still needs them. Just in lesser quantities.
Depression: Thanks to my healthier diet I feel a lot happier in myself, and my depression isn't nearly as severe as it was. I still get anxiety and depression; it isn't something that goes away entirely.
Arachnophobia: I've overcome my fear of spiders. I wouldn't pick one up before and I can do that easily now. I still cringe a little at the thought of touching one but once I do it just goes away. You hardly feel them at all. And I am proud of that. It isn't easy to overcome fears. I just reasoned with myself that it was very illogical to be afraid of something so small and harmless. It was hard at first but I did it.
Friends: I am going out a bit more; going to spend time in the company of friends. I wouldn't even consider it last year, let alone actually doing it. I admit, I do feel a lot better from social interaction (being in the presence of people, not internet).
New Things: I am also trying new things, which is another big thing for me, as I am a creature of habit. Once I know I like something I tend to stick to it.
