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  • Create Self-Enhancing Feelings 2

    SleepWell® Program

    Week 5

    Split image with arrows, one pointing to positive side and the other to a negative side.

    Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. You will feel better about yourself and your life. Blaming others is a natural, child-like reaction. It is more adult-like to figure out the amount of control you have in a given situation and respond to it in a mature way. You may not have control in every situation, but you can choose how you respond to others.

    One reason to become more accountable for your responses is that a “victim” response forms negative, draining feelings. Self-responsibility creates positive energy. With it you can manage every event in a more positive, self-nurturing manner. One way to do this is to look at your language and see if you use “victim” or “accountability” phrases.

    Example “victim” phrase:

    I can’t improve my sleep until my boss gives me a better work shift.

    Example “accountability” phrase:

    I can schedule a meeting with my boss to discuss my shift and my sleep needs.

    The Power of a Phrase

    Fill in after the victim phrase with something you have caught yourself saying or are feeling right now. Use an accountability phrase to re-write this statement.

    Victim Phrase

    *  I can’t…

    *  It’s useless…

    *  I have to…

    *  Why am I always the one who…

    Accountability Phrase

    *  I can…

    *  There’s always a chance…

    *  I choose to…

    *  I’ll be the one who…

    © American Institute for Preventive Medicine

  • Create Self-Enhancing Feelings

    Healthylife® Weigh

    Part 4

    Man thinking.

    Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. You will feel better about yourself and your life. Blaming others is a natural, child-like reaction. It is more adult-like to figure out the amount of control you have in a given situation and respond to it in a mature way. You may not have control in every situation, but you can choose how to respond to others.

    One reason to become more accountable for your responses is that a “victim” response forms negative, draining feelings. Self-responsibility creates positive energy. With it you can manage every event in a more positive, self-nurturing manner. One way to do this is to look at your language and see if you use “victim” or “accountability” phrases.

    Example “victim” phrase:I can’t lose weight until my family also tries to lose weight.

    Example “accountability” phrase:I can talk with my family about how they can be supportive of my efforts. I can help with family meal planning so I have more control over the foods kept in the house and served during meals.

    Complete the chart on the next page to practice taking responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

    © American Institute for Preventive Medicine