Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
As I mentioned in yesterday's post one of my new goals is to have a more positive attitude, and in specific to SAY positive things. Whether I particularly feel like saying positive things...or not.
I think a positive attitude is important. I also believe that speaking positive things is important. I really feel like when I say negative things my attitude and my day follow suit. Likewise when I say positive things, even when I really have to search for them, my day and attitude still follow suit. Words definitely have the power to build people up or tear them down, and that includes ourselves.
I envy people who are naturally more glass half full, sunshine, and rainbows. That's actually not my natural bent. I am more the one who will tell you everything that could possibly go wrong with your new plan. Most of my life I have spent negative, pessimistic, and even critical.
I am not sure when I decided to change that. But I did make a choice. I have to practice to be positive. It's been hard work, but I think I'm getting there. I'm sure the people in my life appreciate it!
Lately I've been realizing that I let my feelings dictate my words way more than I should. I mean, just because I wake up in the morning and 'feel' fat. Does not mean I need to say "I feel so fat today" or worse "I'm so fat". Those words do NOTHING good for me. In fact, just the opposite, they hurt me!
This happened to me the other morning. I woke up just feeling downright tubby. Now, I hadn't gone off track with my eating or exercising and I'd guess I was the exact same weight as the day before, but for some crazy reason I felt huge. I remarked to my sister in a text how crazy it was, and obviously utter nonsense. And I moved on with my day.
The next morning I woke up and felt 'thin'. Whatever! I was the same size both days. My point here is that sometimes our feelings can be a little deceptive. I think it's important to choose to say positive things even when we're not necessarily feeling it. I mean really, what can it hurt?
Today is day 2 of my little positivity project. I am getting up every morning and SAYING positive things...like today is going to be amazing, or amazing things are going to happen today..you get the picture.
The funny thing? So far, I've been right.
What do you think? Do you think it matters if we speak positive or negative things on a regular basis?
I think a positive attitude is important. I also believe that speaking positive things is important. I really feel like when I say negative things my attitude and my day follow suit. Likewise when I say positive things, even when I really have to search for them, my day and attitude still follow suit. Words definitely have the power to build people up or tear them down, and that includes ourselves.
I envy people who are naturally more glass half full, sunshine, and rainbows. That's actually not my natural bent. I am more the one who will tell you everything that could possibly go wrong with your new plan. Most of my life I have spent negative, pessimistic, and even critical.
I am not sure when I decided to change that. But I did make a choice. I have to practice to be positive. It's been hard work, but I think I'm getting there. I'm sure the people in my life appreciate it!
Lately I've been realizing that I let my feelings dictate my words way more than I should. I mean, just because I wake up in the morning and 'feel' fat. Does not mean I need to say "I feel so fat today" or worse "I'm so fat". Those words do NOTHING good for me. In fact, just the opposite, they hurt me!
This happened to me the other morning. I woke up just feeling downright tubby. Now, I hadn't gone off track with my eating or exercising and I'd guess I was the exact same weight as the day before, but for some crazy reason I felt huge. I remarked to my sister in a text how crazy it was, and obviously utter nonsense. And I moved on with my day.
The next morning I woke up and felt 'thin'. Whatever! I was the same size both days. My point here is that sometimes our feelings can be a little deceptive. I think it's important to choose to say positive things even when we're not necessarily feeling it. I mean really, what can it hurt?
Today is day 2 of my little positivity project. I am getting up every morning and SAYING positive things...like today is going to be amazing, or amazing things are going to happen today..you get the picture.
The funny thing? So far, I've been right.
What do you think? Do you think it matters if we speak positive or negative things on a regular basis?
I definitely think that speaking positively is important. The way that you speak is a direct correlation on the way that you think. Speaking optimistically demonstrates that you are happy and cheerful. Here is a great link I found on How to Cultivate Optimism. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh my...do you have a spy following me? I am the same way!!! I look at people who are big balls of sunshine and wonder what the heck is wrong with them? Nice huh?
ReplyDeleteI do think what we say has a dramatic effect on us. If I go back and read my blog just in the last 2 days....one day I'm like Eeyore and the next happy as a clam. I do think it plays a major difference in your day if you choose to be positive. It has to be a choice for me too, because it is not natural...at all.
I think this is an awesome "project." Lots of people believe that being positive breeds positive changes in your life. It certainly doesn't hurt!
ReplyDeleteYES. It absolutely matters how we treat ourselves and how we look/think about things. I try to find the silver lining in every "bad" situation. I've discovered that not every "unfortunate" event turns out to be that bad. Sometimes, a lot of good comes from it if you choose to open your heart and look for it.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're starting this project. It'll make you feel better, and as an added bonus, it'll make everyone else around you feel better too!
It'll ALSO fuel other people to start thinking positive. Positivity should be a global movement. I honestly think everyone would be much happier if they woke up and thought one positive thing about themselves!
Yes, saying positive things does make a difference. Also, there is research that if you write those positive things and have the physical connection of the writing while thinking it, it seems to have a more lasting impact. I have been told I am one of those half full, sunshine, and rainbows person but I haven't always been like that. It took a lot of work to change it but I can't ever imagine going back.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I am learning to say less negative things about myself. I saw your positive post this am and it made me smile and I thought that if you were gonna have a great day I was to... know what? I did.
ReplyDeleteI do think you have a lot of control over how you feel and keeping a positive attitude is important. Think about how a compliment can lift your day, why not give yourself the compliment?
ReplyDeleteYes - I think it can matter! When I started my blog I decided to write with optimism and try to view my glass as half full. When I do that, I feel more positive about life in general. Sometimes I find myself going back to the glass half empty and it can easily snowball. Much better to be positive. But for me, against my nature. Just one more thing to work on. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteBeing positive is great! It is very helpful, but it is also important to be realistic. I try to be positive within reason. I can tell myself that I will have a great day today, but I know that telling myself something will not make it happen. I cannot win the lottery by telling myself it is so. Be positive, do everything within your power to make your goal happen, and set realistic goals. It's a total package.
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