decisions, decisions

Today is Friday.  Another day to live healthy, happy and free.  A lot of our distress comes from our reactions to situations.  It really only takes a conscious effort to check our reactions to events or people to make better choices.  How many times have we reacted only to find ourselves feeling bad about how we managed a situation.  Yes, we learn from mistakes, but sometimes just giving a little more effort to break habits and patterns of reaction can send us on a different path.  If we reinforce those positive "actions" the old habits will soon become a thing of the past.  I read once that it only takes 21 days to break a habit.  Each time you say "no," whether it's to break a pattern of reacting to certain situations or people, giving up sodas, alcohol, drugs or any other self-destructive habit, each time you say "no" you become stronger.  Give yourself that gift.  It may be challenging at first, but each time you reinforce a positive decision, you'll feel better.  Those patterns that keep tripping you up will soon be a thing of the past.