So often we overthink things to the point that we create stress over things that will probably never happen. Today we discuss how to combat his through your ability to exert control over your mind.
Cognitive reframing is the act of taking a thought that doesn’t serve you and redirecting your mind to focus on something more pleasing. Today we discuss ways to use this skill in daily life.…
I’ve noticed a correlation between the amount of complaining people do and their level of happiness. The more people complain the more miserable they usually are. It’s easy to determine why this occurs. Every time you complain you are reliving a bad situation. If you are a constant complainer your life becomes a continuous stream of misery. There is a very simple solution…Stop complaining!!!
There aren’t too many weeks that go by where I don’t find myself on an airplane. People always ask me how I do it. Then they proceed to complain and tell me how difficult it is to deal with security lines and how bad the airlines are.…
There is an old story of 3 masons that were building a church. Each was asked what they were doing. The first man replied, “ I am laying bricks so I can get paid.” The second man said, “I am building a wall.” The third man said, “I am crafting a beautiful cathedral that people will admire for years to come.” All three men are doing the exact same thing yet their interpretation is quite different.
We each have the power to apply cognitive reframing to any situation. You alone choose how you see things. The self-actualized individual realizes this, and finds the opportunity in every situation.…