You have a choice
- That thing you are doing?
- Those people with whom you associate?
- How do you feel?
All of these things come bundled with responses.
For the most part, we are reacting.
- I have to do this spreadsheet, or I’ll lose my apartment
- If I don’t hang out tonight, I’ll die alone
- If I don’t vent, I’ll have a heart attack
These seem extreme. However, we can admit how our brain go directly to the worst possible outcome.
First, think about the reaction and think about how to respond.
Next, explore.
Often, the world gives us the same battles to fight until we learn.
These tools can accelerate the process of moving on.
Tools: