28 Apr High on Life
Happy Easter! I hope you’re day is filled with the joy of family, food, and lots of candy filled eggs! Today, I’ll be spending the majority of the day at home getting some work done on my ads and social media, working out, house chores, and making some video content for the upcoming launch of my YouTube channel. Later, dinner with family will cap the evening and the process of preparing for the work week will begin. I have found that by consistently preparing for the week ahead, I am able to increase my efficiency and productivity. Taking time to plan out my meals, work outs, and home activities has been a major factor in my ability to meet my weekly and daily goals. Persistence is the key. Don’t rest on your laurels or take the easy way out. Do what needs to be done, and set yourself up to succeed everyday!
1. This weekend has been a great one. So many amazing things have happened, and it only feels like the beginning. As I continue to forge a new path in my life, I learn something new about myself everyday. I notice things that I would have otherwise dismissed or neglected due to my own lack of interest and ignorance. I catch myself, more frequently than I’d like to admit, battling negative thoughts and doubting the process of my personal and professional development. However, because I am now aware of these thoughts, I am quick to combat them and disallow them from deterring me from that which I truly desire. I don’t know if my negativity can ever be disbanded entirely, but I do know it can be controlled. By reminding myself daily that I observe my thoughts and entertain only those that empower me, I focus on finding the good in all of my negative preconceived notions. This tactic, applied with strict adherence, has completely transformed my way of thinking which allows me to constantly move closer to creating positive impacts in my life and the lives of others.
2. A heightened awareness of your thoughts, will ultimately change the way you feel. Our feelings lead to actions and can give us a variety of results. I think we can agree in general terms, when we dread and dwell on the things we don’t want to do, there is a weight that rests on us until we either suck it up and do it, or avoid it all together which then typically leaves us feeling even worse than before. For me, my alcohol abuse trapped me in this viscous cycle. Most things in my life weren’t worth the effort if the end result didn’t include alcohol or if it held me back from drinking. It took me a long time to accept that my destructive drinking habits were holding me captive and restricting me from accomplishing anything more than a hangover and an overdrawn checking account. I was literally drowning myself in negativity, living between hangovers and blaming everyone around me for my own failures. My marriage was suffering and I surely wasn’t making any improvements as a father. I finally had a moment when I decided that I could no longer accept the results of my choices.
3. Since choosing to remain sober, I feel connected to life itself. I actually have control of my thoughts and my perspective has changed dramatically! I actually enjoy being a contributing member of my family instead of a slug on the couch watching my wife bust her ass to keep up with the monumental task of raising two kids and maintaining a clean house. Her commitment to me and our family is a true testament of her devotion, love, and dedication. I am eternally grateful for her fortitude and patience. Her support, coupled with my discovery of great mentors, has helped me to remain sober and focused on achieving my goals! I never realized how good it could actually feel to be in complete control and focused on the things that will actually improve my life and the well being of my family. I can honestly appreciate the cliche “high on life” and I am living for all the moments that I dismissed so carelessly in the past. My heightened awareness and self discipline have lead me to accomplish so many great things already. And I’m just getting started.
If you are struggling to move your life forward in any way, just remember, the cost of missing out, is more than the cost of messing up. Maybe for you, substance abuse isn’t what’s holding you back, maybe it’s something much simpler. Whatever it is, acknowledge it and take action to overpower and overcome it! You CAN make improvements and do the things you know you must in order to succeed! Be persistent in your actions and monitor your thoughts. Focus on the things that will empower you, and battle back against your fears and doubts!
Please feel free to comment below, or email me at jordan@jordanroscoe.com with any thoughts or questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Cheers to your success!
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