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From that to this!

 Some of you know that for a while now, I've been seeing a therapist.  Her name is Amy is she is very patient and kind--and she's been helping me sift through my brain drippings in order for me to live a better life.

One of the challenges I face is being a single parent, and trying to get my kids to do, well, anything.  I'm tired and usually don't have it in me to fight the same battles over and over again.  I feel like a storm trooper trying to actually shoot something.


One of the exercises that I do is to try and change my way of thinking.  To take a negative thought and put a positive spin on it.  I try, but it's often like putting a dress on a turd to make it look pretty.  Not very effective.  But I soldier on and so I'd like to share some of my positive spins in the hope that maybe you can take some negative stuff and change your thinking for the better as well.

Instead of......

What in the name of everything sacred and holy is that smell?!

Say.....

Well!  That's a daring bouquet....what can we do to make it a little less eye-watering?


Instead of......

This sock has been in the middle of the hallway for a week.  A WEEK.  Pick up the #@&* sock!

Say....

I see that this sock has been living in the hallway for a week.  Unfortunately he doesn't have the proper permits to live here.  Let's see if we can have an intervention and reunite it with its family.

Instead of ...

This YouTube video is so insipid that it probably causes internal bleeding in small woodland creatures.

Say...

Why don't we watch something with a plot that everyone can enjoy?

Instead of...

You smell like goat scrotum.  You need to shower EVERY DAY.  

Say...

Your natural scent can be a bit robust for some people.  Let's get you into the shower so everyone can appreciate how nice you smell.

Instead of...

How many times do I have to say something before you do it?!!  Why do I have to rant like a crazed loon before you LISTEN?!!

Try...

It would be nicer for all of us if you would listen and obey the first time.

Instead of...

Yes, I know your aunt called that driver an a-hole, but that doesn't mean you can call that driver an a-hole.

Say...

Your aunt has Tourettes......

And so on and so on.  Hope this helps as you also try to look on the brighter side of things.



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