“Who Moved My Cheese” boldly leap out at me while glancing up from work the other day. It got me to thinking how this book pertains to all facets of life, including our reasons for weight gain. Simply stated, when someone moves our ‘cheese’ what do we put in place of it?
What is our ‘cheese’? It is whatever feeds us – love, friendship, laughter, accomplishment, self-esteem – the list goes on and on. When our ‘cheese’ seemingly disappears, what do we put in place of it? Those of us with emotional eating patterns use, you guessed it, FOOD – and not the healthy kind (chuckle).
Watch this short video I borrowed from smallerindiana. I think it explains it all.
So what do we do when one of our ‘feeding’ grounds moves? Do we sit there and gorge to try to not think about it, or do we get proactive and go out in search of it again – in another place, probably in another way.
I really would like to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment and share your veiwpoints.
I read this book in the spring of 2001 because it was required of the management staff. I moved within months to Missouri, but it ended up being a really bad choice. Actually most of my major life changing choices until 2 years ago ended badly because of my undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. This time, though, I know the “cheese” has been moved and I’ve felt since February. I’m afraid to act because of all the dumb choices I’ve made in the past, but I really really need to this time for, of all things, my mental health. It’s an everyday struggle.
Hi Jayne. Sounds like you have half the battle won being able to see the difficulty and knowing that you need action. I have made several bad choices in life myself.
Do you have a counselor you see regularly for medications? If so, take that opportunity to discuss the situation and possible actions. If not, talk to someone you trust who has a good view of the situation. They may be able to help you review all your options. I find talking to someone outside the situation gives me a clearer view of it, thus I am able to make better choices.
As for me, I feel like I am chasing the cheese constantly – lol.
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I read the book years ago and recognized myself in it. A job lost has reminded me that my cheese has been moved again and I must find new cheese.
I’m learning to become proactive in my life. Thanks for video.
I read this book in the spring of 2001 because it was required of the management staff. I moved within months to Missouri, but it ended up being a really bad choice. Actually most of my major life changing choices until 2 years ago ended badly because of my undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. This time, though, I know the “cheese” has been moved and I’ve felt since February. I’m afraid to act because of all the dumb choices I’ve made in the past, but I really really need to this time for, of all things, my mental health. It’s an everyday struggle.
Hi Jayne. Sounds like you have half the battle won being able to see the difficulty and knowing that you need action. I have made several bad choices in life myself.
Do you have a counselor you see regularly for medications? If so, take that opportunity to discuss the situation and possible actions. If not, talk to someone you trust who has a good view of the situation. They may be able to help you review all your options. I find talking to someone outside the situation gives me a clearer view of it, thus I am able to make better choices.
As for me, I feel like I am chasing the cheese constantly – lol.