There’s a lot of self pity in the infertility business, wouldn’t you agree? Day in and day out, I seem to play the same tapes over and over again. It’s like a constant chatter of negative thinking on top of hopelessness on top of self loathing. But I’m wondering as this year comes to end, where has this thinking gotten me?
There’s a lot to be said for changing the way we think. Endless research has been done on the power of positive thinking and its effects on the human brain. What does that have to do with us? I’m thinking everything…
I thought I would try something new for the remainder of 2009–a different way of looking at IF for the next 25 days. I know, crazy, right? Let the countdown begin with my 1st positive suggestion:
1. Today, on this rainy Monday, I am going to make a gratitude list for all the incredible blessings that I have in my life.