I just read an article about a man who has over 80 tattoos of Julia Roberts on his body.
Now that’s what I call crazy commitment.
I mean, I can hardly commit to a fingernail polish let alone putting a permanent image in ink on my body. Don’t get me wrong, when done well, I think tattoos are fierce and I plan on getting one to 82 of them someday. But not in one sitting and most likely not of the Erin Brockovich megastar, just to be clear.
Speaking of tattoos, I just ran across this quote by John Maxwell:
“Once our minds are ‘tattooed’ with negative thinking, our chances for long-term success diminish.”
This got me thinking…we really are what we think.
So this week I’m going to work on removing the negative thinking etched in my head that are keeping me from reaching my goals. Self doubt, fat talk, what-if’s, guilt trips–be gone! Which will make more room for all of the positive things I am and want to be…like a Pretty (Strong) Woman.
What positive words or images will you permanently tattoo in your head this week?
Now I really must go to the gym and paint my nails…I want to look good if I’m asked to be a bridesmaid in My Best Friend’s Wedding.
Miz says:
March 14th 2011I.Adore.This.Post.
You, my friend, are so very wise.
MrsFatass says:
March 14th 2011As always, a great post. Um, I think this week I’ll tattoo You Can Do This.
lindsay says:
March 14th 2011being thankful, count my blessing daily! Amen!
Jody - Fit at 53 says:
March 14th 2011I saw that tattoo story too – YIKES!
I am working on that positive self talk for sure! I always am working on it! :-)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
March 14th 2011Great idea! I need to tattoo some inspirational words to get me back to work after our vacation!
P.A. says:
March 14th 2011Excellent! Spring Cleaning for the mind. Great idea. Out with the negative, in with the …..
Kerri O says:
March 14th 2011“Expecting the positive”. Yep.
Maggie says:
March 14th 2011It took my husband a while to warm up to a little clover I got on my ankle. I can’t imagine what he would think if I came home with 88 Brad Pitts on me. “Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.” is my thought tattoo for the week. Sadly, my butt is the only part of my body big enough to get the whole saying on it!
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Yum Yucky says:
March 14th 2011oh my. That guy is creeeepy. But I will take your advice and do some brain-etching this week. Something about the positive goal (and promise to myself to ) keep up with the laundry or something ‘err other. Less stressful to keep on top of it.
Skyler Meine says:
March 14th 2011The mind is a powerful thing. The tattooing of it can be undone. That is one of my primary purposes when comes to my involvement in the fitness world, change the way people think. There thoughts are keeping them from being successful at losing weight and keeping it off.
micki says:
March 14th 2011I’ll say it. Dude’s crazy.
I gave up negative thinking for Lent, and this post just reinforces that I made the right decision, no matter how annoying it is to ALWAYS think positive.
I mean, refreshing. Not annoying… refreshing… heh…
FatFighterTV says:
March 14th 2011OMG he did NOT do that! That’s verrrrrry scary.
I definitely have some negative thinking to remove from my brain – thanks for the reminder.