Comments on: Why You Need To Abandon Your Rescue Fantasy

By: Juanita

Juanita — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:10:00 +0000

My rescue fantasy is that I can exercise and still eat what I want. I’m not in that kind of shape and it is backfiring. Coincidentally, my car broke down, and has put me in a position where I have to walk, catch a bus and walk some more. Which makes me want to eat better because it’s no longer about just “eating” it’s about “energy” and doing the right thing to keep MOVING! So, in addition to the walking, a friend and I are getting together and going to hold each other accountable for making better choices with our food.

NEXT: The “waiting for the right-guy” rescue fantasy. I’mma just go get me one, dammit.

By: Ass-Kicker (as suggested)

Ass-Kicker (as suggested) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:04:28 +0000

Came across this tonight at the most indescribably perfect time.

Right now, this very moment, I am abandoning the fantasy that my husband will man up and do the right thing where I am concerned. It is all in my hands. I will find a way to get myself and my kids to a healthy place and I will do it on my own, not expecting him to own his mistakes, have compassion, or do what he should do to make things right.

I will.

By: SaraOoo

SaraOoo — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:42:51 +0000

I named it Big-spender, “my life will be much happier/funnier/greater/better when I get a bigger salary”.
As of right now I’m logging on to my bank to arrange some kind of monthly savings-thingie and I promise, I will stop buying crap I don’t need.

Inspiring post! I just found your blog and I’ll think I dig around some more here, I’m liking what I see.
SaraOoo´s last blog ..how to get happy – fast

By: Cristopher Thomas

Cristopher Thomas — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:47:47 +0000

This is just what I’ve needed. I’ve been letting debt hold me back from so many things and just haven’t had the perspective to see that the only reason it was doing so was because of me. That’s gonna change.

By: Sharren Grant

Sharren Grant — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:05:59 +0000

My rescue fantasy has always been that some day someone will come along and make me healthy, take all this weight off me, and turn me into an exercisin machine! I am choosing today to review the way I’ve been looking at this task of mine, and do something about it instead of waiting for someone else to take care of it for me.

There are no magic potions, no miracle cures. I accept that if I want to change, I must do it from within. I know that when I just get moving, when I choose to involve myself in a physical activity, that I will feel gloriously satisfied afterward.

And when it comes to my health, and having the energy to get moving towards my dreams, I have to believe that it’s worth it. Huh… isn’t that funny? I just can’t think of anymore excuses!

By: Mary-Michael

Mary-Michael — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:54:38 +0000

Arrrgghh! Oh I know all this intellectually, the next step is to really live it. Your post has inspired me to do just that. My rescue fantasy: “if only I were living in another town my life would be so much better.” This fantasy is a bunch of krap. And today, I officially let it go and accept that where I am today is EXACTLY where I need to be! Thanks for reposting this!
Mary-Michael´s last blog ..Eye Candy

By: dreamjobdragon

dreamjobdragon — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:44:46 +0000

I’ve really made an effort in the last few months to lower the “wishing” quotient dramatically … but I am up for the challenge of picking another rescue plan to toss out the window…

How about… No one is going to save me from owing money on my income tax every year so it’s time I got off my but and changed the amount of taxes taken off my income every month or set up an account to toss some money in every month so it won’t come as such a surprise come April!

I feel better already

By: Will

Will — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:27:59 +0000

Right on Dave!

There were days when I’d hoped it would all be over myself. I’m not a sap or anything but fighting to live day in and day out can be a lot to deal with.

So every now and then you’d wish some character for one of these Reality Shows would run in and say “I’m here to fix your life, you win!”

Alas… no such thing happens and no one is coming to our rescue. It’s time to get up and dust off the pain and get going.

Plus when you take the time to look around and see that you’re not that bad off compared to many people, you realize you shouldn’t be complaining one bit.

Love your blog, read it all the time, even though there hasn’t been a post in a bit.

Will
Will´s last blog ..Time Flies When You’re Broke

By: marcus

marcus — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:57:09 +0000

Hi Dave,
I’ve been reading your posts for over a year now and its been great!

I haven’t seen any new posts, so I am hoping that all is well with you and I hope that you are really just Super Busy — which is great too!

Either way, thanks again for all the great advice.

Best of Luck,
Marcus

By: Justin Mulwee

Justin Mulwee — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:52:55 +0000

You’ve got my number. I’ve been hoping that my job will get easier, pay more, or that a better one will come along. But in this economy I must be thankful to have one at all. For me, this is an opportunity to gain self-discipline. Like so many twenty-somethings, I haven’t got much of it.
Justin Mulwee´s last blog ..Is Sin Genetic