Habit 4 - Think Win-Win!
[Intro] [Habit One] [Habit Two] [Habit Three] [Habit 4] [Habit 5] [Habit 6] [Habit 7] [Conclusion]
So we’re at the halfway point for our 7 habits, and things are looking up. We can make it through these, adapt them, and it’s not really that hard, right? Right! So let’s keep moving… the longest journey starts with a single (baby) step after all!
Habit 4: Think Win-Win!
Ooook. So now we’re into the power of positive thinking, or some such, hm? Not quite, though there’s nothing wrong with throwing a good positive vibe out to the universe so it can be flung right back atcha. While steps 1-3 are about taking personal control and building up your own leadership skills with yourself (anyone else envision a little mini-Staff Sargeant demanding attention? No? Moving on then…) - this is the first step in dealing with other people from your practitioners to your family and friends.
Throughout your journey to control the disease, you’ll be dealing with a lot of people, and a lot of different reactions - you attitude will dictate how well they deal with you. You will benefit from the advise, ideas and most of all - support from those around you. Don’t be afraid to share your goals with them, and use them as a self-check system. Friends and family can help keep you motivated, and on top of your commitments.
Now, you’re not giving them permission to nag you to death, because if you’re anything like me, that’ll drive you nuts. But knowing that they are there, watching and encouraging you as you get a handle on your health and life with diabetes will help you keep to the lifestyle changes your making. Win-Win is all about creating a positive energy of cooperation, which will help you not only with diabetes, but life in general.
No hand holding Kum By Ya’s are necessary, though, I promise. It’s all about opening the communication lines - you don’t have to fight the battle alone.
April 19th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Wow! Thank you! I always wanted to write in my site something like that. Can I take part of your post to my blog?