This morning as I was headed out to our office, The Center of Success, Michael said, "Don't be surprised if your car doesn't start." OK, I get it. It's below freezing, and my car might not start. That's a thought I don't want to hold on to. Do I really want to put my attention on that negative worry? Cuz if I do, I'm inviting a bucket full of repetitive worries that is guaranteed to make me feel bad. So what's the possibility of my car starting when I turn the key? It's colder in Michigan ...
The Mischievous Monkey in Your Mind
THE MISCHIEVOUS MONKEY IN YOUR MIND It's no surprise I'm a proponent of being aware of your thoughts. Because when you are aware of your thoughts you can use your abilities to shift and change them to your advantage. I teach my clients (and frankly, anyone who stands still long enough to listen to me) how important it is to do this. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS I'm minding my own business when *poof* a negative image or thought flashes through my mind. Sometimes it's a scary thought like an ...
Positive Thinking Will Make You Stupid.
Five Myths about positive thinking: 1. Positive Thinking will make me stupid. Positive thinkers are really creative thinkers. They take the time to look at an issue or problem and reframe it. For example: "I'll never be able to do this." can become "I might be able to do this." 2. Positive Thinking has nothing to do with reality. People who are well grounded in reality realize that there are many possibilities. Positive thinkers intentionally choose the possibility that ...
GPS Gone Wrong. Negative Thoughts vs. my GPS
Yesterday my negative thoughts clouded my normal common sense. I'm one of the most positive people I know but I wasn't always like this. When I was younger negative thoughts came naturally. I've had to work to intentionally change my negative thoughts to positive. I still focus on my thoughts daily, but sometimes, well, those old negative thoughts slip through the cracks. YESTERDAY MORNING "Michael, our GPS has some sort of major problem. I am so frustrated I could scream!" Thus ...
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