Living in my circle

Things have been a little crazy here of late; school, home, church....I guess it is the time of the year. I have been really trying hard to do all of the habits, and I have found myself much less stressed. I am more focused and less stressed--IT'S WORKING! I think the one that has impacted me the most is living in my circle of influence. I have found there are so many things I can do something about--if I stay in the circle. I was a little proactive in my life, but I have found just looking for the parts I have control over has helped me deal with the things I don't have control over. The tools I am learning here are really changing my life; my husband has even commented on it. I slip up sometimes, but I am hoping, with the conscious effort, these will really become habits, and a way of life. I am not just hoping, I am working to make it happen. The other thing I have seen is my ability to ease up on myself. I used to be so much harder on myself than I ever was on others. Giving myself credit for my progress and continuing to work has really helped me see true changes. Oh the wonders of a shift. I never want to lose this enthusiasm for it. I am so glad to be spending this time with you guys. This is really wonderful. I hope all of your weather is sunny the rest of this week and school year.