[quote quote=428802]Dear Danny: “I could (should) be doing more with my time. I can often be lethargic the day after a few beers… I’ve always been extremely hard and critical of myself“- how does being extremely hard and critical of yourself affect your use of your time: does it make you energetic or lethargic, motivated or depressed, productive or wasteful of your time and resources? “I’m not sure if drinking is a mistake, or is it more a choice. If it is a choice, and not a mistake, do I need to be hard on myself?“- some people consider drinking any amount of alcohol at any time to be a mistake; others consider drinking in moderation not a mistake, but a positive thing; almost everyone (while sober) considers drinking and driving a mistake. Here is a question for you: can you make a choice to learn from your experience, improve your functionality and productivity, and at the same time, not be hard on yourself? anita[/quote]

Thank you for your input Anita. You provide me with a great question to ponder.

Hi all,

Firstly let me thank you all for your feedback. It was much appreciated. I get that affirmations are not for everybody, but they work for me in the sense of grounding me and reminding me of who I am, and what I am capable of. So after much deliberation and deep work, I’ve devised a list of sentences / affirmations / statements that I will use twice daily (AM & PM). These affirmations are designed to free me from me current thoughts and actions whilst instilling new thoughts that will help me become the best me.

Would anybody care to critique them? All feedback appreciated.

I am powerfully assertive, and I act with confidence in all my actions.

I am a positive action taker and I take confident and purposeful action in alignment with my goals. I believe I will achieve my goals.

I am living a truly happy life full of joy.

I am always good enough. I am good enough to be whatever I want to be, and I am good enough to achieve whatever I want to achieve. I believe I will achieve my goals.

I am joyfully free of people’s opinions and thoughts about me.

I am an extremely disciplined and committed person. I do what I need to do when I need to do it. I am a man of my word.

I am a happy, peaceful, relaxed, and assured man. I am a smiley and cheerful person.

I do not judge or critique people.

I have enormous gratitude for my amazing life. I know how lucky I am.

I am an extremely positive person. I know that life happens for me and works out for the best.

I am deeply in love with myself. I joyfully approve of myself. I am proud of myself. I value myself.

I am a very powerful person, and I am capable of great achieving my goals and being who I want to be.

I am a calm person and I calmly handle all of my life situations.

I am living my life in the present moment – the here and now.

I am a kind, warm and loving person.

I have an abundance of mental and physical energy. I feel and look great. I am the healthiest I have ever been.

I am loving life. I love and enjoy every day. I know I am blessed.

I am worthy of my dream life and everything I desire.

I am confident that I have the skills needed for any situation I may be in.

I am the real me always. I love the real me. I am authentic.

I am a wonderful person, and I will always love myself deeply.

I am a beautiful person inside. I am a beautiful person outside. I am handsome, charming and a sexy man.

I am friendly, fun, easy to get along with and good company. I make people feel good. I am a great friend and I attract great friends into my life.

I am at peace with myself and my life. I know everything will be ok and work out as God intended.

I am an amazing, loving and committed boyfriend.

I am very intelligent and extremely quick learner.

I am a wonderful unique person that God has put here for a reason.

I enjoy my life everyday. I enjoy my journey.

Peace & Love