Why Replace? Something is broken beyond restoration or repair. The original purpose it served still has value, so it is swapped out with something updated and effective.
“Out with the old and in with the new.” There will be times in your life when things simply have to be replaced because they are tired, broken, worn out, harmful, outdated, or irrelevant. Take an inventory of the things which no longer serve your best and highest good so you can replace them with things which do.
Whether it is a belief, a relationship, a wardrobe, a habit, a job, a behavior, or an attitude, finding a better alternative will make the changes in your life sustainable and create more positive outcomes.
When you want to get rid of a bad habit, replace it with a good one. Many of us love our morning cup of java although it can be an unhealthy addiction. When the caffeine buzz wears off, we might crash and feel terrible.
To help break the cycle, choose to replace coffee with a delicious tea—of which there are many varieties to choose. New rituals can make coffee become irrelevant, and create a permanent, healthy change. Try hot apple cider, a probiotic drink, a smoothie, fruit juice or coconut water—all satisfy, but avoid the caffeine buzz.
Any time you remove something from your life, a hole is left behind. Rather than let the old seep back in, choose something better to REPLACE it.
Instead of . . . Hate & intolerance Replace it with . . . Love & compassion
Instead of . . . Pessimism & negativity Replace it with . . . Optimism & positivity
Instead of . . . Bad habits Replace it with . . . Healthy alternatives
Instead of . . . Gossip & Rumors Replace it with . . . Looking for the best in others
Instead of . . . Blame & Excuses Replace it with . . . Taking Responsibility
Instead of . . . Focusing on problems Replace it with . . . Focus on solutions
Instead of . . . Whining & complaining Replace it with . . . Take proactive steps for change
Instead of . . . Defending limitations Replace it with . . . Seek better possibilities
Instead of . . . Letting fear stop you Replace it with . . . Face your fear and just do it!
Instead of . . . Feeling terrible all the time Replace it with . . . Taking care of mind, body & spirit
Instead of . . . Hate & intolerance Replace it with . . . Love, acceptance, and compassion
Instead of . . . Tolerating rude behavior Replace it with . . . Setting boundaries
Instead of . . . Taking abuse Replace it with . . . Stand in your personal power
Instead of . . . Giving up & giving in Replace it with . . . Be determined and persistent
“It’s never too late. Don’t focus on what was taken away. Find something to replace it, and acknowledge the blessings you have.”
—Drew Barrymore
This blog is an excerpt from Susan’s new book, Release the Power of Re3 . . . Review, Redo & Renew for Positive Change & Transformation. To learn more, please visit www.SusanCYoung.com or www.amazon.com/author/susancyoung.
