As mentioned in a previous post, the counting technique is effective when motivation is the primary goal. One of my sisters suggested, instead of counting and then doing the tasks, it would be better to skip that step altogether. So I tried it. I am working on being kind to myself so taking daily showers is a must. Instead of watching a television show and putting off the shower for another time; I got up and took a shower right then. No counting, no convincing, no real thought process - just got up and took a shower. It was Awesome!
When it came time to eat, I prepared a nice, small meal. Instead of counting while eating, I told myself I would stop eating as soon as the hunger eased. With the solid conviction that I would indeed stop eating when satisfied, I ate with enjoyment and did not overeat. Wouldn’t it be nice if food were not the enemy… Earlier in life, when I was having trouble making myself eat at all, this technique would have made my life much easier. I would not have spent so much time thinking about various aspects of food. I would have decided what I needed to eat healthfully and followed through.
Daily activities such as preparing dinner and exercising have become a lot easier since I became able to make myself “just do it!” I don’t waste all that time counting which allows me to enjoy life more. This also has the benefit of increasing my mental alertness as the technique relaxes other parts of my mind.
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