I'm sure you'll gain the same awareness I did the first time I read it. There's a hole in my sidewalk by Portia Nelson. "I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost... I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. I walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I pretend I don't see it.I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place.But, it isn't my fault.It still takes me a long time to get out. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there....
If a situation you have to deal with does turn out to be bad, it is best not to let fear of the facts lead to inaction. That's a trap to avoid, allowing negative emotions to lead to a negative conclusion. Don't become attached to the outcome if it fails; don't let your self-esteem go with it. It is also important to remember that it also works (or does not work) for others. It is part of the process. However, you can pass through it.Plus, don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier; in other words, your optimism can be contagious, leading to believing that you can do it. So don't...
Change is part of life. It would be best if you embraced it.The change will happen whether you like it or not."If you don't embrace change, change will change you." Any change is better than staying stuck in a situation where you do not belong, are not valued or respected for who you are, and live a life you do not want or enjoy. It needs great courage and trust in life to let go of the known to reach for what you know is the right thing to do. Bear with the transition, the pain, the fear, the uncertainty. Then, work through all your emotions, if needed, with professional help. Deep down, we will know what to do because...
Make time for yourself and do something that makes you feel good about yourself.
It could be anything from taking a walk, reading a book, or watching movies. It would help if you made time for these activities when needed as often as possible.
Learn something every day: many things to learn about - from languages to science to how to cook. Learning new things keeps your mind sharp and helps you grow.
Get up early; most people like to stay in bed all morning; however if you can get up and exercise, you will release dopamine.
Read before going to bed.
"When you give in to fear, you are either projecting into the future or reliving the past. Here and now, you are safe. While fear is trying to convince you that it's real, what's really happening is that you lose touch with the present.
In fact, nothing is as unreliable as fear, and yet people rely on it over and over again."
"Fear will never stop trying to convince you. But when you choose to stop being convinced, you'll be fearless."
Quotes from "Why is God laughing" - Deepak Chopra
