We are all involved in this game called life and we will have our challenges and successes. One thing that will have great bearing on our attitude and lives is how we treat those challenges and successes.
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right? What was your reaction? Some of us shrug off the petty things and some react violently. But do those things really matter?
There is a way of looking at those things that greatly smoothes the bumps of life you encounter. When something frustrating, aggravating, challenging, infuriating and (you can add to this list) happens, use the following thought to control it:
"A few minutes, an hour, a day, a month, a few months or years from now, will this have really mattered?"
Looking at things from this perspective you will often find that it really wouldn't matter, so why be upset about it right now?
In other words, if it would not make a difference at a later time or date, it probably doesn't make any difference at this particular moment in time. Realizing this, you can go on to have a truly wonderful day and life.
By giving this some serious thought, you can see that the majority of things that bother us are truly petty in nature. They only become major when we react wrongly to them.
The next time you encounter one of these bumps in the road of life, pause and think to yourself, "Does this really matter?". You will be pleasantly surprised at the betterment of your life.
About The Author
Copyright 2001 by Robert Taylor
There's a NEW kid on the block. Announcing the birth of a new ezine, "Key To Success And Wealth". All new subscribers receive a fantastic ebook valued at $38.50. Subscribe by mailto:subscribe@keytosuccessandwealth.com Please place first name in body of email. Thank You! You may contact me at mailto:subscribe@keytosuccessandwealth.com
green cleaning service Glencoe ..Yea, I know........I hear you saying "that's easy for you... Read More
Last time we talked about how to begin building the... Read More
One thing that is important to realize about thought: one... Read More
I was a young girl aged 12, when the one... Read More
Life shouldn't be so complicated. Have you ever wondered why... Read More
There is a wonderful story about the famous escape artist,... Read More
I thought this was fitting sense I just experienced a... Read More
"If I have the belief that I can do it,... Read More
Are you completely happy in your life right now? Honestly?... Read More
Sometimes we are in a position to look into the... Read More
Few people are aware of the thoughts that pass through... Read More
Bosses can't control many things at work. In fact, they... Read More
A rager, or rageaholic, is a person who is addicted... Read More
Henry Ford, after he had achieved great success, was the... Read More
Our attitude makes seems to control just about everything about... Read More
Yuk!One thing, I really have a problem with is criticism.... Read More
There are many stories of people injuring themselves, and others,... Read More
Cheri decided that she wanted to grow an apple tree... Read More
Let's say you're ready to change some aspect of your... Read More
INNER CRITIC UNVEILED! Part 2: AFFIRMATIONS TO THE RESCUE!"Almost everybody... Read More
There are very many methods for achieving improvement to our... Read More
In talking with a coaching client recently, she made a... Read More
If I say the word "CHANGE" how do you feel?... Read More
When I was a young man, even a teenager for... Read More
Have you ever noticed how many unhappy people there are... Read More
house cleaning company Bannockburn ..I don't want to say people are basically negative but?..if... Read More
The fear of success is more common than some might... Read More
I have a 440-page guide on how to simplify my... Read More
I'm a working mother with a preschooler, worrying about Mom... Read More
For the twelve hundred hostages, most especially Timur Kasumova.It's a... Read More
From experience, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for people... Read More
Most of us start the day like we're trying to... Read More
Failure is my favorite subject. For I have spent my... Read More
As a trainer of coaches I often teach my students... Read More
There are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can... Read More
Do you feel that your negative thoughts are holding you... Read More
Who are the Whiners? Whiners are the people who always... Read More
Can you really plan a life-changing experience, or do they... Read More
I have had many confidence issues in my life, all... Read More
Life is the greatest roller coaster ride we will ever... Read More
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't... Read More
When I was little I was very busy--as I imagine... Read More
Emotions are controlled by a combination of reason and action.... Read More
Part 1Recently, in a women's therapy group that I run,... Read More
"The other night I ate at a real family restaurant.... Read More
ARE YOU IN... OR OUT?Are you in or out of... Read More
Imagine the what you could achieve if:You were 100 %... Read More
An old Joni Mitchell song reminds us, "don't it always... Read More
How do you explain things to yourself? With positive self... Read More
Change your attitude, change your lifeIn my experiences, I've found... Read More
Positive Attitude Tips |