Tuesday, July 9, 2013

5 Things I Give Myself Permission to Enjoy

In the LifeStar book The Toolbox under the section Give Yourself Permission it says:

Many people who suffer from compulsive behaviors become so absorbed in their addiction--or even in their healing--that they forget how to have fun, how to enjoy life. We encourage our clients to...remember what activities might bring them pleasure...and then give yourself permission to enjoy these activities.

So I have been thinking about what things help me have fun and actually enjoy life in a healthy way.

#1 Spending time in the sun!!! This was my view from the beach over the weekend. I really do HeartSeattle :)

#2 Playing board games. I enjoy delving into a different kind of "fantasy world" and saving the world from dangerous epidemics. My hubs and I are pretty competitive with one another, and this particular game (Pandemic) is a safe one in our home. But I especially love playing games with friends and family.



#3 I enjoy walking especially during Summer evenings. It takes me back to my teenage years when I would go almost every night with my family, our neighbors, or my friends. The whole neighborhood was out on Summer nights.

#4 I like playing the piano and listening to this


#5 I love getting my hair done. Unfortunately, this costs more than I can afford, but believe me, if I had all the money in the world, I would get my hair done and a back massage once a week. :)
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6 comments:

  1. IpsRSJuly 9, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Love this - Having fun and laughing more is one thing I have recognised I need to do more of! Addiction really can take over everything otherwise. I have been doing more craft activities again and it really does lift the soul :)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks for this reminder. I have found myself stuck in my own recovery, and sometimes I can't think of what else to think about/do. I thought about working on some art projects the other day and I think I will soon now. I will give myself permission to have fun and get back to some of the things I love. Thanks!

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  3. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    I forget all the time that I can give myself permission to do good, positive things. What a great reminder to me. I hope you give yourself permission to do these things ASAP! You deserve it!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Doing fun, positive things is always great. Plus, Pandemic is a great game that should be played more often. Keep finding the positive things in life.

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  5. UnknownJuly 11, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks for the reminder! I need to do this.

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