Weight Loss

Do you want to lose weight?   There are numerous programs, books, DVDs, and other tools to help you get your body in shape.  But what do you do when you have a heavy heart?  When you are weighed down by regret, anger. or disappointment, it is hard to see beyond the current circumstance.  It may seem like the feelings will continue indefinitely.  However, just as the model of exercise and diet can help you shed body weight, there are things you can do to reduce your heart weight.

Regret is a self-improvement trigger.  When you regret your behavior or the outcome of a situation, ask yourself what you could have done differently.  Identify the adjustments you will make when you encounter similar situations in the future.  Move on to the next thing that requires your attention.  Do not get bogged down with guilt and blame.

Anger is a natural reaction when you are attacked or mistreated.  Control the emotion; don't let it control you.  Handle disagreements in a way that allows room for resolution.  You can usually direct your displeasure at a circumstance rather than a person.  When you are on the receiving end of someone else's anger, try to understand before your overreact.

Disappointment may be linked to how you measure yourself.  It is okay to use an established plan, or template, for success.  However, you need to modify the pattern to fit you.  Don't continuously compare yourself or your achievements to someone else.  That leads to frustration.  When you are disappointed, try again.  You can change your approach, pace, and target.  Your choices affect your chances. 

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