27/09/2021
"I'm missing out"
This is one of the most common thoughts people have just before they start partaking in something they told themselves they wouldn't partake in.
And it's really a totally ridiculous thought. What does missing out even mean? We are technically ALWAYS missing out on something because we can only do one thing at a time.
As an example, if I take a trip to Europe, I'm technically missing out on a trip to New Zealand.
But who chooses to go Europe and agonizes over missing out on a trip to New Zealand? No one, because they are in Europe and Europe is amazing!
There is an opportunity cost to every decision we make. We know this and are generally okay with this. Until it comes to food.
When everyone at work is eating a donut or Halloween candy all you can think about is what you are missing out on.
What you have to remember is that there is always another side to the "missing out" coin. If you do eat the candy, what will you miss out on?
Maybe you'll miss out on being hungry for your lunch, or maybe you'll miss out on feeling good because your stomach is upset after the candy. Maybe you'll miss out on that little confidence boost that comes from sticking to your guns.
So next time you are making a choice DO NOT focus on all the things you are missing out on. Focus on all the things you get by not partaking.
This way you aren't really missing out at all. You're getting something really amazing like a healthy body and lots of energy.. or a trip to Europe or something ;)