Month: September 2018

In the decision making process, we often consider all the negative things that can happen and forget to consider the positive. We consider or place a higher emphasis on the ‘risk’ associated with the decision. With the risk comes anxiety. Anxiety is the feeling we experience when thinking about the negative side of the equation. An example of ‘risk’ and ‘anxiety’ is the feelings and emotions associated with public speaking. Many people just don’t like speaking in front of a crowd. I get it! It’s risky. What if they don’t like what you have to say? Or what is they make fun of you? Or what is they post it on social media? The list goes on and on.  So, many of us avoid taking the chance.

However, what would happen in your life if you focused on the positive side of the equation. By that I mean get excited about the opportunity. Excitement and anxiety have very similar physical traits; increased heart rate, sweating, nervousness, rapid breathing, etc. Learning to focus on the positive instead of the negative is very important and very difficult. Often the negative is easy because it helps to stop you from trying.

I have been in many situations where I was not willing to take the risk for fear of rejection or ridicule. It is difficult to overcome the fears. But, when I turn those thought to a positive and start looking at the potential opportunities for acceptance and praise. I have a completely different perspective. I become excited about the opportunity.

It really is about how you think that makes the difference. Be positive, believe in yourself and give something new a try today.

“Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.”
― Gandhi

 

There is only one thing which a person really has control of. That thing is that person. Yes, you as an individual control your thoughts, your words, your actions, your habits, your values, and your destiny. Everything else is beyond your individual control. This is true for everyone. Based on this, I believe that if a person wants to change any aspect of their life, then all they need to do is focus on what they control…

 

Change always begins with your thoughts. You cannot make any change in life without first thinking about it. But maybe a more important piece than thinking about a change is to BELIEVE that it is possible. Once you honestly believe that you can do something or that something will happen then that thing will become your focus and you will begin to put things in place to make it happen. It is very possible that it will happen on a subconscious level and you will do things without realizing you are doing them. Your thought will naturally become your actions.

 

It is really a very simple concept. You can achieve great things which can change your life forever and all it takes is believing that it can happen. When I think back on the events of my life I can see how my thoughts and beliefs created the outcomes; positive and negative. When you change the way you think, your life will begin to transform. Be ready. It might take some time. It could be a slow process. However, the stronger your belief the quicker things will begin to change.