I GET TO....

Got some tips from a website about motivating oneself: Instead of thinking or saying, I have to finish this project or I have to pick up my kids, I need to tweak my language: I get to work on this assignment. I get to pick up my children from school. I get to help them with homework. I get to buy groceries and make dinner for my family. I get to dine out with friends. I get to help my colleagues. I get to take Alyssa for classes. I get to go on a long run. I get to go to cinema with Alyssa. I get to run this 5-K, 10-K....In this way, I won't be able to dwell in negative thoughts too often.