Not falling back into old habits is hard. We work diligently to break these habits and make positive changes, but then are often faced with temptations lurking around us. I think everyone struggles with not giving into those temptations sometimes, or at least it makes feel better to think that because I definitely do.
Over the past few weeks, I have been struggling with the temptation to not fall back into the world wind of a relationship I had been involved in over the past three years. This person was someone who I cared deeply about, and of course always will, but our relationship just did not work. We tried and tried, I honestly have never tried so hard at something in my life. But I wasn’t happy in Florida (among other factors) and he didn’t want to leave.
We had reconnected again and I started to have the “what ifs” swirling around in my head. I started coming up with excuses of why the relationship hadn’t worked before, and how we could make it work now. I tried to convince myself again that I could be happy. But deep down, I know this isn’t true and I could not let myself get sucked back in.
I honestly couldn’t believe I stayed strong, didn’t give in and stayed in control of shaping my own life. It was hard. But at the end of the day, I know this addiction of the past had to stay in the past. There is so much to look forward to and I knew this was not the life that would make me happy.
Finding happiness is easier said than done, but I am now more confident than ever that I am on the right path to find it.
Dog Mom Tip #8/UPDATE: Mason has still been struggling with his leash aggression. However, it seems like he does better when I immediately try to take his thoughts away from the other pup. I will sweet talk him and focus his attention on ANYTHING but the dog he is trying to stalk. Still looking for any tips and tricks you guys might suggest ♥