I Don’t Want + I Want = I Will

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I don’t want to feel like a fish with no water.

I want to feel the water’s pulse as I wade.

I will make sure to hydrate throughout the day to keep myself going.

I don’t want to feel like an overinflated balloon that will pop at any moment.

I want to be filled with the proper amount of energy to tackle my day.

I will discover how to use my sudden and unpredictable bursts of energy in a productive manner.

I don’t want to feel like water that is about to boil over because the flame was left on too high.

I want to feel like the simmers of excitement before the water comes to a boil.

I will work to make each day a little more special than the one before it.

I don’t want to feel like a cell phone with no service when one is in an immediate crisis.

I want to feel like a cell phone that literally sees the light at the end of the tunnel where service will resume.

I will map out my goals and take positive steps each day in order to achieve them.

I don’t want to feel like an airplane that is stuck on auto pilot.

I want to feel like I am in control of my life.

I will tell myself that only I can control how I respond to any situation.

I don’t want to feel like an electronic device on low battery with no charger.

I want to feel energized throughout the day.

I will refuel myself during the day with food, hydration, and a calming atmosphere.

I don’t want to feel like a bike with a flat tire.

I want to feel like myself despite my mental illness.

I will feel like myself because of my mental illness.

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