Supple Cow

I've been thinking for a long time about what to say in this thread because the self-made hole you have found yourself in is where I was not too long ago. Since then, I've realized something important: having a moment where you feel happy and confident is not an isolated occurrence. It is part of a habit, and just like any habit, you develop it simply by doing it repeatedly. Coming from where you are, this probably sounds like a big chunk of stuff to bite of for yourself. However, I tell you this as a way to give you the tools you need to help yourself get out of that hole. As a habit and not an isolated moment, living your life as a happy and confident person will require you to want it and work at it constantly. While on one hand that means a lifetime of effort, it also means that you don't have to wait. You can start doing it right now... right this second! The key is to know that you have a bad habit and that you want to replace it with a good one. Then, begin at the beginning and avoid looking for change immediately so that you don't get discouraged.

I hope you've already started, but if you haven't, now's a good time. In fact, now's the best time - the only time.

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"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
(Michael Jordan)