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.
How can I stay on track & complete the program
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Hi Teacher27,
Could you elaborate a bit on why you can't listen to the lessons more than once? Is it a time issue? Or do you dislike the repitition? I have a half hour commute to work and used that time to listen to the lessons. But some of them were harder to listen to than others. I figured, well, I want to get better, so I'm going to do it even if I don't do it "perfectly".
As for the relaxation CD, I found it hard to fit that in too, since I work full time. I ended up listening to it in bed just before falling asleep. Bonus was a really good night's sleep! Now I can sometimes relax just by hearing in my head "You and I are about to take a wonderful journey together..." Just thinking those first few lines activates the pathway to relaxation formed by listening to the tape and doing the exercises along with it.
Best wishes in your continued efforts.
Could you elaborate a bit on why you can't listen to the lessons more than once? Is it a time issue? Or do you dislike the repitition? I have a half hour commute to work and used that time to listen to the lessons. But some of them were harder to listen to than others. I figured, well, I want to get better, so I'm going to do it even if I don't do it "perfectly".
As for the relaxation CD, I found it hard to fit that in too, since I work full time. I ended up listening to it in bed just before falling asleep. Bonus was a really good night's sleep! Now I can sometimes relax just by hearing in my head "You and I are about to take a wonderful journey together..." Just thinking those first few lines activates the pathway to relaxation formed by listening to the tape and doing the exercises along with it.
Best wishes in your continued efforts.
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Well, I think I may have spoken too soon. The first two tapes were review for me, so I felt I had a really good grasp of the material after a single listening. However, after listening to (and being a bit overwhelmed by!) session 3, I'm thinking I will be able to listen to them at least twice. . .the third time through might be a bit boring. I listen to the tapes when I clean, but I might try it in the car, too (my commute's only about fifteen minutes, but that's one full listen a week right there).
The relaxation tape . . .my schedule is just so full! I know it sounds ridiculous to not be able to take fifteen minutes out, but it's hard. I'm worried that when school starts again (I'm a teacher), my schedule will go back to the 60-70 hour work weeks and I won't be able to do it.
Maybe I should just take it day by day.
The relaxation tape . . .my schedule is just so full! I know it sounds ridiculous to not be able to take fifteen minutes out, but it's hard. I'm worried that when school starts again (I'm a teacher), my schedule will go back to the 60-70 hour work weeks and I won't be able to do it.
Maybe I should just take it day by day.
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Teacher27,
I'm glad you're feeling a bit more positive. Maybe instead of focusing on how hard it will be when school starts back up, you could just focus on what you can do now. You've got a few months until then, and this program has excellent tools you need to improve your life. You could make some real progress in the time you have available now. And with your schedule, it sounds like you'll have ample opportunity to put into practice what you learn once classes resume. Hopefully you will soon see what a difference this program can make in your life and you will make time for the relaxation part of it too. It's about priorities. Taking time for yourself is important. When you put yourself first in that way, you're not being selfish. You will have more to give to your work and your students if you take care of yourself first. Best wishes.
I'm glad you're feeling a bit more positive. Maybe instead of focusing on how hard it will be when school starts back up, you could just focus on what you can do now. You've got a few months until then, and this program has excellent tools you need to improve your life. You could make some real progress in the time you have available now. And with your schedule, it sounds like you'll have ample opportunity to put into practice what you learn once classes resume. Hopefully you will soon see what a difference this program can make in your life and you will make time for the relaxation part of it too. It's about priorities. Taking time for yourself is important. When you put yourself first in that way, you're not being selfish. You will have more to give to your work and your students if you take care of yourself first. Best wishes.
