I'm so down on myself!

Q:  Whatever it takes? Lately taking care of myself just doesn't work... came home in tears again from work...yes very late in my office...looking for a missing floppy disc...a very IMPORTANT disc... Never did find it... just wasted my time...my energy...hating myself again for being so disorganized... or forgetful... as even the good stuff just doesn't sustain me...i get so down on myself...do my best to think + and go forward...but I never seem to make ANY progress...am dreading this week at work...and now I can't sleep. What DOES it take? Wishing I had 5 days off to just stay home and take care of me! But after all the sick time I've had, my boss would not approve...but that is what I really want...time to get centered and organized, first at home w/me and then at work... I wish....I wish....I wish.... again the - feelings of failure get me down and I struggle to get loose. Help...advice please.


A:  Since we've corresponded many times before, talking about beliefs, perceptions, etc., let me suggest a little exercise...

Re-write that entire email stating the opposite of everything you said. Include every single sentence, like this, "Whatever it takes? Exciting thought! Lately taking care of myself has become effortless... came home again laughing out loud... got off work early again... they just can't find enough work to keep me busy lately because I fly through everything, with little to no mistakes... my boss lost his floppy disk, but I found it for him... saved him a day of panic... Being Ann O is such a kick lately, really been adoring myself... (finish it, please) :)