A Mindset that Wins, No Matter What Happens
Join us for Part 3 of 3 in the mindset series
No day is the same. There are good ones, bad ones, and “so-so” ones. There are also big issues and small issues. Some individuals, no matter what life throws at them, move on, go forward and seem to navigate the “waters of life” easier than most. Is this genetic? Maybe a little because some people just seem to deal with things better than others but the truth is all of us find times when the stresses pile up and we don’t think we can make it.
So how do you make things work no matter what the circumstances?
It has to do with mindset. The human brain is programmed to create neural pathways that reflect what we are thinking. If you think negatively repeatedly, then negative pathways are created. Positive thinking creates positive pathways. Dolly Parton said “If you want to see a rainbow you must put up with the rain.” I think she had a valid point.
Here are a few of the little things you can do each day to see that rainbow:
- Get up each day and wipe all negative thoughts from your mind before your feet hit the floor. Yesterday IS yesterday. Each day brings a new, fresh start.
- When things happen that cause you stress. Have an app or a song that you use to calm your mind. You can also practice meditation and other relaxing activities such as Yoga.
- Be determined and strong. Remember, you can always turn “lemons into lemonade.” Sounds old-fashioned but still true to this day.
- Take time for yourself each day. I wrote about self-love and self-care, and this is SO important in making a positive difference in your life and overcoming challenges.
- Try not to go to bed meditating on negative events and don’t dwell on the negative stuff all day If you find yourself stuck on something that really bothered you, I want you to try this. Send yourself an email saying everything you need to say to the person or about the event. Actually send it to yourself. Go to bed and read it the next morning. (Trust me this can have some very interesting results.) Let me know if you did it what happened.
Be flexible
When something pops us that is unexpected, calm down immediately and think of a possible rational solution. Panicking only makes stressful situations worse. Rationality creates a bridge to success and it help you figure out how to overcome anything. For example, if you lock yourself out of your car, crying and stressing out, will not help. If you allow your rational mind, versus your emotional mind to take over, you will call a mobile locksmith nearby, and voila’ in a little bit of time you’ll be on your way again! If you lose your job, take a few days to “baby” yourself and start looking for another as soon as you are ready. Allow for healing in the big issues however as healing must occur to overcome big obstacles in life.
Commit to start reprogramming your mind today use a few easy steps.
- Listen to quality programs, podcasts, apps or music.
- Read something positive every day.
- Self-talk works – “Say to yourself, the day is going to be great and I am walking in favor and grace!” and then
- Expect positive outcomes. Have you ever been around a person who always thought the worst would happen? You be the person who looks for positive results.
You can teach yourself to be optimistic. There is a lesson in every negative experience and understanding how to overcome life challenges starts with filling your mind with positive thoughts and deprogramming it from negative thinking. A joyful mind leads to a joyful and fulfilling life!
