Tough Times Call for Tough Action!

Well the world has chosen to follow the media’s lead on the economy, so we are now in what I like to call an “economic re-alignment” (and yes…as an eternal optimist, I would call a sinking ship a “new home for sea life”).

So now, we in the positive thought realm are forced to bust out our heavy duty tools to start battling all the negativity out there. So here it goes!

Control what you can. Remember the things you can and cannot control in your life. There are some things in life we cannot control, like getting laid off. We can put our best foot forward everyday but if the company you work for doesn’t have the ability to withstand this re-alignment and they have to let you and or your colleagues go, just move on and realize that you can’t control it.

Look for the things in your life that you can control and take charge of those things. Also, be realistic in this endeavor…we tend to “over-believe” in our ability to control things in life. Talk to a friend or spouse about all things on your mind and often times, they can help you focus your efforts on those things which you can directly impact in your life.

It’s Your Mind….you choose the thoughts, not them! Truly, you can only control one thing and ONLY one thing….and that is your thoughts. Your ultimate control lies in the ability for you to control what you think and how you think. We have a choice with every thought that comes into our minds ….will it be a productive, healthy, success-oriented thought, or will it be a neutral-based thought, or will it be a negative, victim-oriented, destructive thought. You are the only one who owns this decision; not your boss, not your spouse, not your parent or a sibling or a friend…only you.

So practice choosing helpful, positive, supportive thoughts, words and ultimately actions. If you think a negative thought, immediately imagine a big red stop sign and redirect your thoughts to something positive. It’s not always easy, but it’s a powerful tool that is in your control.

Remember the Good… Every day! You also own the responsibility of finding reasons to be positive every day. Start that process by keeping a Gratitude Journal for everything in your life that you are thankful for. Work the list and read the list every morning so you can start your day with a positive mindset. Work and read list again in the evening just before you go to bed so you can prepare your mind for a positive good night’s rest.

The cycle of receiving positive information into your mind every day, twice a day, will help you to start seeing hope and opportunity in front of you. And the people around you will notice that you have become a more positive person in the face of life’s adversities.

Start Brainstorming – By taking the steps mentioned above and creating a more positive mindset, you will have the ability to see more of life’s opportunities around you. So take some time, either by yourself or with some close allies, to do a brainstorming session as to how you can make your situation better. You will quickly see that opportunities for increased success and happiness abound.

Dream, Dream, Dream…..Hope leads to inspiration. Take time to dream about what your future could be. Dream about your life as it could be and should be – with more peace and happiness in your heart. With better physical and emotional health. With increased financial security. With more friends and family surrounding you.

For those of us who live in the Northeast and have a preference for warmer days over this bitter winter cold….you can dream about a nice warm summer’s day on the water or at a backyard BBQ. Plan for it. Dreaming can bring immediate mental relief to even the most dire situation. It will not only help you endure, but even possibly thrive, during the difficult times life can bring. So give you mind a vacation and dream a little. What is the daydream that brings you stress relief? Invoke that image daily.

Post a blog response and let us know where your dreams take you! It would be good for all of us to dream and share.

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