Have you ever bought something, brought it home and then wished you hadn’t purchased it? Or you ate something and then soon after, wished you hadn’t polished it off?
Yeah, me too. I’ve purchased a few things in my lifetime and then wondered, “What the heck was I thinking?” Same thing with food… except this time it was my tummy saying “What the heck?”
In daily living, where your mind can be just as busy as the outside world, it’s easy to find yourself acting without fully thinking about what you are doing.
Emotions take over and result in behavior that later you regret, or just doesn’t feel good. This pattern, repeated over time, can crush your confidence.
In the empowerment work I do with soulful women, I invite them to become very conscious of both thoughts and actions, and align them for their Highest Good. We practice on the simple daily decisions so that the muscle is developed when it comes to making bigger life choices.
Here are 4 questions you can use to guide yourself to a conscious choice that feels fabulous.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy (or Eat) Anything
1. Do I need this or just want this?
2. Does it align with my vision of freedom in creating my best life?
3. Does having this help me feel more alive and empowered?
4. If not this, what might my body (or heart) need instead?
Keep these questions in your wallet or hang them on the pantry door. Before you eat or buy anything, take a moment to read them. If after answering the 4 questions you feel empowered to buy or eat the item in front of you, then do so! If not, put it back on the shelf and walk away.
Your self-confidence will soar as you do.
Wishing you love and abundance,
Paula
Paula,
Thank you so much for posting this blog. I printed the questions on two small cards – one for my kitchen and one for my wallet. I’ve used them several times with great results. The questions slow me down to come into conscious awareness when making purchases or eating. The last question opens new options to get my needs and wants met and prevents me from feeling deprived. Beautiful. Thanks again.
Wonderful Linda!
I’m thrilled these questions were helpful in opening new options to get your needs and wants met without deprivation. That’s huge. Congrats on honouring yourself. Doesn’t it feel fabulous to do so? AWESOME!
Love and abundance,
Paula