I was building a Little Free Library that will be placed in a local park, when I thought of something my dad instilled in me years ago: “Always use the right tool for the job.”
My dad is one of those people who can do or fix anything. If we were repairing the brakes on a Chevy, he used a Chevy Brake Tool. When we were working on a Ford, he had a Ford Brake Tool. (He is impossible to buy gifts for because he has every tool ever made!) He was always drilling (pun intended) into me the importance of not using a wrench as a hammer or a screwdriver as a pry-bar.
The principle, “always use the right tool for the job,” applies to all aspects of life. In my bariatric surgery journey, I’m always adding new tools to my life’s tool box; bariatric surgery was just one of them. I’ve tried various tips and suggestions that I’ve read or heard about to see what worked for me, because everyone is different. Mindful eating and mindful living are some of the useful tools I’ve discovered to help me focus on the most important things in my life instead of worrying about the small stuff.
Now I pass my dad’s wisdom on to others, whether in one of my Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating for Bariatric Surgery webinars or my bariatric surgery support groups: Using the right tools for the job makes your life easier and better!