GET OVER IT! - "Today's Wisdom 8/2/13
One of then things that I am working on these days is a concept called "Wait To Worry". Geez we spend way to much of our valuable time worrying about things that never happen. Ask yourself this morning, "What am I worrying about today? What's the worst thing than will happen if I just quit worrying about it? What if I just use that potentially wasted time in
focusing on a positive outcome... and just deal with "come what may"?
I'll tell you my answer. Not only will 80% of what you and I worry about not happen, but by using our time to focus on the most positive outcome possible, picturing in our minds and
believing... truly believing... in that outcome, that positive picture in our mind and putting ourselves in a mental place, feeling great and positive emotions about it not having happened,
will greatly enhance a positive outcome, and it definitely will free up your mind and time to do more positive and productive things.
In short, "Get Over It" and you will probably have nothing to get over. For the Kagillieth time!...
"We, as human beings, behave and act not in accordance with the truth as the truth might really be, but we behave and act in accordance with the truth as we think it to be or believe it to be."
Got it? OK, now... Get Over It!
Here's my obvious supporting music for "Today's Wisdom", that I have begun to include for each of my blogs... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-Y7MAASkg Thanks for reading and "Keep Positivity moving by paying it forward and forwarding this to a friend or maybe someone you know who worries too much. Actually, I just sent it to myself!
Need a little more support and motivation on this? Then keep reading. Here's some support from my favorite educational institution, The Pacific Institute...
Do you know what it means to "ruminate?" Cows do it all the time. You see, when cows ruminate, they are chewing their cud over and over, in a repetitive process that is necessary to a cow's well-being. However, if you are a human being, rumination on the negative can hurt instead of help you.
You see, when you ruminate, you are preoccupied with rehashing perceived or real problems over and over again. You don't really resolve anything, but you become an expert at working
yourself into a state of high stress that can sometimes lead to a downward spiral. After a while, you find yourself worrying not about the original problem, but about the images you have
created yourself.
Despite this vicious cycle, the human mind has a built-in potential for flexibility. Something inside whispers, "There must be a better way." If you pay attention and look for insight, there is a good chance you will find what you need. Remember, human beings think in pictures. We are drawn to what we are thinking about. So, if we continue to ruminate and worry over the negative, we will be drawn to the negative. The opposite is also true: ruminate on the positive, on the solutions - even if you don't know what they are yet - and you will be drawn to discovering the solution.
The ability to take charge of your thoughts is not something most of us learn in school. However, it is an essential skill if you want to kick the worry habit and accomplish worthwhile goals. You can learn to substitute images of solutions instead of endlessly ruminating about
problems, and you can affirm your ability to deal effectively and calmly with all challenges
instead of worrying about failure.
Does changing your thinking really affect the outcomes and results you get? Absolutely! It
has been proven time and time again. Try it for yourself and see.
