Creating Lasting Habits

What problems do you think might come up when you're trying to make a change in your life? I think one of the problems that could come up is the actual low mood. When you're in a low mood, I have no energy, desire, to even go into what's sparking this mood or find ways to get out of it. There are things that could get in the way like, I'm just so busy that I don't take time for it, and then I'll feel bad about myself because I didn't take the time for what I needed to be doing. Any new habit really can be a disruption. Disruptions mean that we are shifting and we're changing from what we know, and we're moving into something different. So, of course, there are going to be difficulties. I can imagine myself not fully being invested in changing one habit or one mindset and not being able to do any of them, because I'm trying to take it all on at once. Some examples of problems that you might be addressing in your day-to-day life that you're looking for a change to, could include things like feeling more connected to your partner, but you've got kids to tend to, so it can be hard to find that one-on-one time for each other. Is there a way that we could look at the different possibilities of how to tackle this? I'm doing 20 minutes of worry time and, you know, the solution time. I could get up earlier and start my day that way. I could schedule it another time that day so that I could make sure I get it in. You know, that I get in what I need to get done. If the kids are going to bed maybe a little bit past their bedtime, and that eats into time that you and your partner would have with each other, how can we establish a more routine bedtime? If we have trusted people in our lives who could potentially care for the children, how can we reach out and ask that person for help and support? I think having a note on my phone with a list of things that take the thought process out of getting out to the low mood so I can think, "Oh, the mood is sinking. Let's check the app. Let's check the note and pick something that's, you know, most available to me right now." These are just some ideas that may or may not work for you. The important thing to remember is that it may take different iterations of different opportunities and choices before you find something that actually works for you in your particular situation. (graphic chimes) Now, let's try an exercise that will help you practice your problem-solving skills. (graphic rustles) Problems are simply part of this rollercoaster we like to call life... (graphic chiming) So if you're currently experiencing a problem with something, you're definitely not alone. (graphic...