week 22 gaining confidence

This week I have been gaining alot more confidence in the forms and technigues I'm doing. The practise I have been putting in is definately paying dividends.  I have really been working on the last 3 stripes I need to test for orange belt. One of them happens to be my blue which is centering(power and speed). It has been a real struggle for me to be conscious of my center and how I'm moving as I kick, push and block. But the last few weeks have been much better, mainly due to my attitude change. I have been trying to be much more positive about everything I do, and it is making my days much more enjoyable and fulfillling. Instead of getting down on myself or being negative about something, I look for the silver lining as they say. Even a few people at work have commented that they can't understand how I can be so upbeat and chipper. I just reply that I am trying to enjoy life and only concern myself with the things I can improve for the better. It has definately lifted a ton of stress from my shoulders. Now I can say my grey hair makes me look distinquished and not just old hehe. Small steps and progression. But so important to the overall goal I believe.