I was clicking through the photos on my computer, looking for something for so long that I forgot what I was looking for, when I came across this quote:
Such a simple statement, but it really is that simple. At every difficult moment in my life I had to decide – stress about it and let it take over my world or chill out, love the life I have and ride out whatever it was.
Over the summer, I had some concerns about my job. I wasn’t sure of anything. I was coming home in tears daily and I didn’t want to go to work because the stress was too much. I had two job offers on the table and I was faced with a really big decision. I knew the grass wouldn’t be greener somewhere else and I was desperate to find a way to make my current situation work.
That’s when my guy wrote the following and taped it to the shower wall.
When I wake up in the morning I consciously create my day the way I want it to happen. Now sometimes because my mind is busy examining all the things that I need to get done, it takes me a little bit to settle down and get to the point to where I am actually intentionally creating my day.
But, here’s the thing. When I create my day and out of no where little things start to happen that I know are the process or the result of my creator. And I know the more I do this the more I build a neutral net in my brain. That I accept that it’s possible which gives me the power and incentive to do it the next day.
The world is what you want it to be. Always remember/Never forget.
Every morning, I would read this (it takes seconds). Sometimes several times. Eventually I memorized it and now I catch myself reciting it whenever I’m worried about something. It has made a huge difference in how I operate. I was able to take two steps back, reassess, and act. I was able to maintain control of my emotions and in turn received the results I was seeking.
I make a choice every day to be happy. Am I worried about things? Of course, but I know worrying isn’t going to solve my problems. In fact, all worry does is age me. I have enough gray hair already, I’m not interested in speeding the process along.
(The quote authors are unknown. The one my guy wrote he said was from a movie.)
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