“13 Choices” Self-esteem Program
I’ve been working on my self-esteem program since 1989. That’s thirty years—a VERY long time! Will I ever be finished with perfecting this program? I don’t know. Maybe, but maybe not. I want to get it completed so I can share it with the world, but even if I don’t, at least it’s helped me!
Do I do it perfectly every day? No. But as my husband David always says, “At least we have a program—we know what we need to do!” (He is my first “convert” to this program!) So, we keep trying to work the program and mark our check-off sheets each day. We both agree it’s what keeps us sane in our busy, unpredictable lives.
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DAILY DOZEN
12 Essential Habits
1. Read or recite the “13 CHOICES”
2. Pray for a heart full of gratitude
3. Listen to a song about Jesus Christ
4. Study scriptures; focus on faith
5. Write in journal; record positive wish
6. Sleep for 8 hours
7. Exercise for 30 minutes
8. Eat healthy food & drink 8 cups water
9. Shower & dress; brush & floss teeth
10. Relax & play; be cheerful & smile!
11. Make bed & clean bedroom
12. Record expenses & live within income
5 Minute Magical Morning Devotional: Spend 5 - 30 minutes on #1 - #5 when you first wake up in the morning! If you only have 5 minutes, continue your devotional later in the day!
WEEKLY FIVE
5 Elements of Joy
1. Faith in God
Reverently attend church, keep the Sabbath Day holy, be of service to others
2. Desire for Change
Read inspiring books, write favorite quotations, listen to beautiful music
3. Accountability
Set and achieve personal goals, plan with a mentor or friend, report progress
4. Family
Be loving and forgiving to family, think positive thoughts, speak in soft voice
5. Friends
Enjoy activities with honest friends, communicate often, be truthful and kind
I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4: 13
THIRTEEN CHOICES
13 Choices for Happiness & High Self-esteem
1.
Spiritual Choice
I choose to worship my Father in Heaven every day and live a Christ-centered life.
2.
Physical Choice
I choose to keep my body healthy and clean and avoid addictive substances at all times.
3.
Mental Choice
I choose to use my mind to create, explore the universe, and find my place in it.
4.
Emotional Choice
I choose to share my feelings kindly and honestly with others and strive to be peaceful.
5.
Social Choice
I choose to look at all people as equals and never judge or compare others to myself.
6.
Psychological Choice
I choose to accept full responsibility for all of my choices and never blame others.
7.
Intellectual Choice
I choose to educate myself on a daily basis so I’ll be useful to the betterment of society.
8.
Organizational Choice
I choose to work within the time frame I’m given without being stressed or rushed.
9.
Environmental Choice
I choose to keep my surroundings clean and beautiful and live in a house of order.
10.
Financial Choice
I choose to enjoy my work, live frugally, and use my means to help other people.
11.
Recreational Choice
I choose to only see and listen to those things that uplift and inspire the human mind.
12.
Ancestral Choice
I choose to be the transitional figure in my family to free future generations from abuse.
13.
Moral Choice
I choose to obey all of God’s commandments and love and honor each of His children.