09 Mar 2008 03:49:55 | David Parton
How to stop having Problems
If you are like me you have probably lost a lot of sleep over
the many problems that arise in your life. Sometimes, the
problem seems too huge. I become immobilized by the fear. That
leads to procrastination and guilt for my inactivity and Presto!
My stress level goes through the roof.
Just thinking of the word "problem" is enough to raise my blood
pressure. That is the true power of words! What you put in your
mind has an immediate effect on your metabolism. The mind and
body are not opposites; they have always been inseparable parts
of one amazing organism: You!
So, problems get in the way of positive constructive action.
Problems seem bigger than you. They can be ugly and mean and so
distracting. You could pass up wonderful opportunities to enjoy
yourself because you are too wrapped up in your troubles. You
may be living a dark future that probably won't happen. The
present moments slip by unnoticed and that's not a good thing!
It's time to stop having problems. It's time to slay the
Boogeyman under the bed! How do I do that? Well, if you are
willing to invest a little mental discipline, there is a very
simple technique to follow.
Here it is: Whenever you find yourself dwelling on some
difficulty in your life, ask yourself: Is this a problem or a
challenge? Make the right choice. Choose to view it as a
challenge.
A challenge is like a contest or a test. It brings out your
competitive nature, it inspires action and most importantly a
challenge is a contest you can win!
A Problem is 800LB of emotional baggage. A Challenge is an
Opportunity to enrich your life.
Remember what I said about the mind/body connection? Which
phrase makes you feel more uncomfortable: "serious money
problems" or "financial challenges?"
Whenever you hit the next bump in the road you have a choice:
Fill your self with needless stress and anxiety and welcome a
new "problem" into your life, or you can say-"Yes! I accept the
challenge. I accept the opportunity to improve myself, to
strengthen my self-confidence, to grow from the experience and
banish fears of unexpected change."
Life is change. Change can be awkward sometimes. We like to stay
with the familiar by nature. When we resist life's changes we
plant the seeds of problems. If we face our challenges we find
fewer things to resist. We find ourselves in the "flow" of life
and not caught up in a snag.
This one simple word swap has brought me a bucketful of peace of
mind. I get stronger with every obstacle I surmount.
This might work for you, If you try. The question is: Are you up
for a challenge?
-David Parton Copyright 2005
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