How can I stay on track & complete the program

tierate1 · Post by **tierate1** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:38 pm

hi!
This goes out to all veterans.I need help to make it through the program. I first heard about the program on radio ad ; I carefully listened to the ad and without wasting anytime I bought the program that was in December 06; however, have never managed to go past lesson 5. So anyone who is willing to give me some advice on how I stay on track in order to accomplish my mission of helping myself i'll really appreciate it. My story is a little complicated but I do thank God for seeing me through my troubles all along.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:39 am

It depends on how much you want to get better. If you want to get better so bad, you will stick to the program, and keep trying. I know I have problems with committing to things like this, because I get caught up with schoolwork and such, but you have to really want it.

NinjaFrodo · Post by **NinjaFrodo** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:56 am

First, make a committment to yourself. You will do the work and listen to each tape at such and such a time everyday. (It's one week per each tape.)

Secondly, you could hire a coach. I know it's pricey but that is also an option.

Thirdly, you could find someone in your area that you must answer to in regard to your progress. ie: A close friend or relative that you are comfortable with.

But most of all it's that committment you make to yourself to do the work because you are so sick and tired of the disorder and lack of peace.

Please commit to the program. You're worth it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:05 am

When I got off track about mid way thru the program I just started telling myself that I didn't want to go back to the way I had been. I told myself how much I wanted to feel better and that I had just spent $500.00 so I will darn well use it.lol

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:22 am

For me....I figure I've been anxious and depressed now for 6 months...and have wasted all that time chasing my tail. I walk every day and every other day I listen to the cd. It's about an hour, but that is my time and while walking...why not listen. Then before I sleep (or not...haha), I write my thoughts down, sometimes they are just a couple of lines, other times, I'm writing pages on my thoughts...but it's good to get them out of my head one way or another. Also, if I feel like goofing off in work for a bit, I'll do some of the workbook, otherwise, I'll do that in bed before sleep. I work and have two kids and I cart them around everywhere, so I don't have a whole lot of time. Carving out time to walk everyday is challenging...but I'm really want to get through this and I'm convinced this will work for me. So good luck and and if you really want to do the program, you'll find the time somewhere in your day/week to do it.

kyeric · Post by **kyeric** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:03 am

Thanks for all the suggestions! I loved them!
It is good to know that I can count on you guys for support.
I will be glad to help, too, when you need me.

Love and Light,

Mimi

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:20 pm

this is my first week on the program. I am having trouble . I am listening to the week one tape while I walk but have a hard time doing the work book. I dont like to write my feelings down because somebody might find them.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:58 pm

Ask yourself who would fine them and why does it matter.
You own no one anything if they read something personal.
Maybe you're afraid of yourself.
Putting things on paper is a great relief and reading what you wrote can really take the mystery out of how you feel.
It may just be another excuse for stalling. Be brave and move forward. You deserve it and you owe it to yourself to do whatever it takes to be a better you.
You can always lock it up

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:02 pm

What i have been doing is I went through the entire program as an overview.

I watched all the videos, then I listened to all of the cd's, then i read through all the books.

Now I am starting over and doing it the right way as they suggest.

I found by quickly going through the entire program, I got the jist of what they were trying to accomplish and now I am sold enough on the entire program to actually spend the time to go through it properly.

I am certainly not saying this method is for everyone, but so far so good for me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:30 pm

Hi Tierate1. I too have trouble committing to things like this, but I did make it through the entire program. My approach was to write out a schedule and then just do it. I also had to let go of the idea that I had to do it perfectly. Taking that pressure off myself helped a LOT. I wasn't being graded or evaluated by anyone else; this was for me, by me. Keep trying. And give yourself praise and credit for each step you complete. Just take it one step at a time and keep moving forward. I heard a saying once; If you're too tired to step in the right direction, at least face that direction and fall forward!

Muddy: I can relate to your fear of having your personal thoughts read, because it actually happened to me once. What I decided to do was complete the lesson as best I could, and then rip it up afterwards. Why? I find the writing process really helps me clarify my thoughts and I usually end up with more perspective (reality-based perspective, that is). So I do feel it's important for me to do it. However, I also very rarely go back and read anything I write, so I don't feel a need to keep it. If I need to work on a particular problem or behavior again (and I usually do need to at some point), I just do some more writing and then rip it up again. It would be better to do that than to skip the writing altogether.