Recall

Life is filled with memories, once a moment is gone it is a memory. You can bring them up and see your entire past. What are the snippets that break through all of the stories. Little commercial breaks that will come to you out of the blue? Mine are small moments, they can be sad or happy, always candid. My oldest’s first laugh, an echo of words from my dad, my middle eating dunkaroos while in labour, my youngest stomping through the house as a dinosaur. The past offers us a different time, things we can call upon to escape. Focusing on good moments to make the day a little brighter.

Personal history can haunt us just as it can enlighten us. It can stop you from trying new things. Little digs at the vision you are trying to create. This is a you thing, you know that! It is hard to replace the narrator in your head that reminds you of past failure. You have to rewire your reaction to this script. A friend was telling me that actually have people that will help train you to do this. Marathons to train the body and now marathons to train the mind.

Trace back your journey and focus on the good. That is the key! It is easy to get swept into a negative mindset. The world can seem full of negative sometimes. Make it a mission to seek out the good. If you can turn it around every time, you come ahead in the marathon. Reframe it, if a photo on the wall no longer gives you joy… replace it. Get a new frame or get a new photo, same with the negative. That’s something you can control, you will build resilience to overcome. Being consistent with your effort , brings gradual change!