If you are like me you have probably lost a lot of sleep over the many problems that arise in your life. Sometimes, the problem seems too huge. I become immobilized by the fear. That leads to procrastination and guilt for my inactivity and Presto! My stress level goes through the roof.
Just thinking of the word "problem" is enough to raise my blood pressure.
That is the true power of words! What you put in your mind has an immediate effect on your metabolism. The mind and body are not opposites; they have always been inseparable parts of one amazing organism: You!
So, problems get in the way of positive constructive action.
Problems seem bigger than you. They can be ugly and mean and so distracting.
You could pass up wonderful opportunities to enjoy yourself because you are too wrapped up in your troubles. You may be living a dark future that probably won't happen. The present moments slip by unnoticed and that's not a good thing!
It's time to stop having problems. It's time to slay the Boogeyman under the bed! How do I do that?
Well, if you are willing to invest a little mental discipline, there is a very simple technique to follow.
Here it is:
Whenever you find yourself dwelling on some difficulty in your life, ask yourself: Is this a problem or a challenge? Make the right choice. Choose to view it as a challenge.
A challenge is like a contest or a test. It brings out your competitive nature, it inspires action and most importantly a challenge is a contest you can win!
A Problem is 800LB of emotional baggage.
A Challenge is an Opportunity to enrich your life.
Remember what I said about the mind/body connection? Which phrase makes you feel more uncomfortable: "serious money problems" or "financial challenges?"
Whenever you hit the next bump in the road you have a choice: Fill your self with needless stress and anxiety and welcome a new "problem" into your life, or you can say-"Yes! I accept the challenge. I accept the opportunity to improve myself, to strengthen my self-confidence, to grow from the experience and banish fears of unexpected change."
Life is change. Change can be awkward sometimes. We like to stay with the familiar by nature. When we resist life's changes we plant the seeds of problems. If we face our challenges we find fewer things to resist. We find ourselves in the "flow" of life and not caught up in a snag.
This one simple word swap has brought me a bucketful of peace of mind. I get stronger with every obstacle I surmount.
This might work for you, If you try. The question is: Are you up for a challenge?
-David Parton
Copyright 2005
___________________________________________
Now You can Expand your Opportunities & Increase your Cash Flow with FREE Tips & Resources about Affiliate Marketing, Making Money from Home, Running your Own Website, Ezine and List building & Self-improvement for Both Sides of Your Brain!
Discover... http://expandingmind.com
___________________________________________
NOTE: Feel free to "reprint" this article online as long as it remains complete and unaltered (including my "resource box" at the end). Please send me a copy of your reprint to http://expandingmind.com.
quick home cleaning Glenview ..Self-change is a personal phenomenon. In order to accomplish it,... Read More
I was in the gym, pushing my adolescent muscles to... Read More
In Latin the word means 'to dare'.This word is so... Read More
A few weeks ago I took my boy on a... Read More
There are no two greater ironic comparisons than that of... Read More
The TRUE BMI of SUCCESS (B)e a (M)illionaire (I)ndexWhy am... Read More
With the end of the year fast approaching, now is... Read More
Ever have those days where no matter what you try... Read More
The approach of a new year usually causes us to... Read More
If you are looking for a surefire strategy to ensure... Read More
Why do so many of us lack belief in ourselves?... Read More
Failure is GreatYou are probably asking yourself what could be... Read More
Get professional help There's no rule that says you have... Read More
In this brief article we will explore four methods that... Read More
Perfect the fine art of the end run From time... Read More
The difference between success and failure is based on behavior.... Read More
If you have a choice each day in the tasks... Read More
Do you feel like your stuck?No matter what you do,... Read More
1. Clearly define what you want and what is most... Read More
"The mind grows by what it feeds on." J.... Read More
One of the questions that I am asked most often... Read More
It has been truly said, and history confirms, that the... Read More
Five-time gold medal-winning figure skater, Jenny Kilmer, has won the... Read More
1. Any work activity, unless initiated at the earliest will... Read More
Of course by now we are all becoming aware of... Read More
scheduled maid service Winnetka ..There are certain laws that when obeyed will bring great... Read More
Five-time gold medal-winning figure skater, Jenny Kilmer, has won the... Read More
(Excerpted from the 1999 Weekend Seminar audio/CD series)Parents, leaders, employers,... Read More
The Law of Experience"Success comes from good judgement; good judgement... Read More
Fear, or negative anxiety, is the modern day bubonic plague,... Read More
One of the greatest challenges people face when trying to... Read More
Asking questions is one of the most basic ways that... Read More
Sometimes success is found through the things that you don't... Read More
Reading is an integral part of our daily work lives.... Read More
Success is the most desired ambition of the human beings.... Read More
Today I feel inspired that I should speak more to... Read More
How many people do you hear complaining about their job,... Read More
Clown around Among the Plains Indians, heyoka, or sacred clowns,... Read More
Skills or beliefs; this may well be another example of... Read More
If you have read this far, we both know you... Read More
Having clear goals and desires for our future, and planning... Read More
If you look back to the 70s and 80s, many... Read More
Arsenal Football Club were the Champions of the Premier league... Read More
"Things might have been worse"This is the most powerful, dynamic,... Read More
What makes you unique? Answering this question will provide the... Read More
We live in the information age, dominated by the development... Read More
They all know it's part of the success journey.They know... Read More
Get your act together Make sure that you have all... Read More
Everyone talks about how to be successful through hard work... Read More
One of the most important aspects of creating success involves... Read More
Success |