So, here I am.
\nI mean, there I was.
\nSitting on the couch last Thursday night.
\nI had just finished watching an episode of the Crown, and I was looking up information about the IRA.
\n(Other episodes had me learning Welsh, tracing my family heritage, and discovering more about antique chandeliers. I love find out new things! When I was watching Married At First Sight Australia I became an expert on Acrylic Nail Art and hair extensions.\u00a0#nevernotlearning)<\/p>\n
Back to the couch.
\nIt was 11 pm.
\nAnd there I saw it.
\nThe bag.
\nThe bag of Doritos.
\nCool American flavor.
\n(In America, this is called ‘Cool Ranch’ flavor, but I like the European name so much more, because I told my kids that Cool American Doritos were named after their mom.\u00a0I also told them if they behaved, one day they would also get a bag of chips named after them. They believed this for 3 magical years.)<\/p>\n
I loved these chips, so I grabbed the bag.
\nAnd then I said something to myself that stopped me in my tracks.
\n‘Will Future Buffi be really happy about this?”<\/p>\n
And I put the bag back.
\nFuture Buffi has very high standards.
\nShe loves it when I take care of myself.
\nShe knows that the better I sleep, the better I feel.
\nAnd eating a bag of chips just before bed would not help me sleep well.
\nAnd not sleeping well means that I would have to work harder early the next morning to be super energetic and optimistic, something my clients have come to expect from me in our sessions.<\/p>\n
So….no Doritos.
\nAnd a very good night’s sleep.
\nAnd a fabulous, happy start early the next morning, to walk 8 km and then coach an amazing group of people as part of my Corporate Business English program.<\/p>\n
I think about Future Buffi a lot.
\nI love her so much. She’s always looking out for me.
\nShe also knows when I just need a glass of wine in my pyjamas at 7 pm\u00a0and a hug.
\nBut this was not one of those times.
\nI was a Cool American, but also wanted to\u00a0be a Happy American.<\/p>\n
The minute I put the bag back I felt a sigh of relief.
\nMy Big Sister (Future Buffi) was looking out for me, and I’m glad I listened.
\nWaking up feeling crappy after a bad night’s sleep was the LAST thing I needed.<\/p>\n
Do you have a Future You?
\nIs there something you can do today that will make you smile tomorrow?
\nIs there something or someone you should say NO to today that will make you sigh with relief?<\/p>\n
Think about it.
\nI hope you make a decision today that will make you smile in the morning.<\/p>\n
Thanks for reading!
\nLove from my twin and I. WHO IS WHO?!??<\/p>\n