The more we really shine the spotlight on the true source of what drains our energy, what holds us back from our full potential, what robs us of our joy, our happiness, and our peace, the sillier and more fired up I get!
As we have discussed at length, we need to keep persistent vigilance and focus on the two largest bandits and inhibitors of our very happiness and fulfillment - Fear and Worry!!
Regardless of our responsibilities, current situation, station in life, daily challenges, goals, or state of mind, Fear and Worry don't ever take a vacation and are continually vying for our attention - and control of our thoughts!
These two ugly cousins persistently creep into our heads at every turn and if we are not aware of their mission and their pervasive attacks - and are not prepared to stand stronf and do battle with them - we can unwittingly let them run and ruin our lives!
Most people know and may have read Dale Carnegie's amazing book "How to Win Friends and Influence People", but Mr. Carnegie also wrote a terrific book called "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living."
To summarize his overall point and his sure-fire formula for eliminating worry in our lives for good:
Step One -
Analyze the situation that is causing your worry - fearlessly and honestly - and figure out what is the WORST that could possibly happen as a result of this failure!
Step Two
After figuring out the worst that could possibly happen, reconcile yourself to accepting it if necessary!
Chances are that once we reconcile ourselves to accepting the very worst that could happen to us in the worrisome situation, we will immediately relax and feel a sense of Peace and Control.
Step Three
From the time of acceptance, calmy devote your time and energy to trying to improve upon the worst which you have already accepted mentally.
Worry, more than anything else, prohibits us from thinking clearly. It has us jumping all over the place and alllows fear to creep in to our heads!
Once we eliminate that worry and accept the very worst that could happen we can focus calmly and clearly on a solution!
Try this formula with any worry that you may have on your plate today and see what happens yourself!
Stay Strong!
No comments:
Post a Comment