It seems that just when everything seems to be going well, a new problem or issue crops up. Ebola, ISIS, drought, the list goes on, so take your pick on which malady is bothering you the most. Any of these could be major hurdles to sidetrack our success for 2015. At least they could cause us to begin to feel fearful. FEAR is a devastating word if you let it get under your skin and affect your life's plan.
FEAR is defined as False Evidence Appearing Real. Any of the three items above are indeed real issues, but they don't necessarily affect us. In order to get on with our lives we need to master or control our FEAR. So here are some thoughts to ponder.
• Understand that in difficult situations, there are always choices.
• Build up your courage one step at a time. Don't try to do everything at once.
• Indulge in quiet confidence. Don't get cocky and confuse the two.
• Savor the struggle. Courage doesn't come easily.
• Be original. Think out of the box and don't fear being the first to do something.
Disease, terrorism, drought, economic instability or anything else you can think of can stall our positive movement to success. As you prepare for your life in 2015 think about these thoughts:
• Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
• If you spend five minutes complaining, you have just wasted five minutes. If you continue complaining, it won't be long before they haul you out to financial desert and there let you choke on the dust of your own regret.
• I used to say, "Things cost too much." Then my mentor straightened me out on that by saying, "The problem isn't that things cost too much. The problem is that you can't afford it." That's when I finally understood that the problem wasn't "if" the problem was me!
Here is my view, "FEAR knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.
FEAR is defined as False Evidence Appearing Real. Any of the three items above are indeed real issues, but they don't necessarily affect us. In order to get on with our lives we need to master or control our FEAR. So here are some thoughts to ponder.
• Understand that in difficult situations, there are always choices.
• Build up your courage one step at a time. Don't try to do everything at once.
• Indulge in quiet confidence. Don't get cocky and confuse the two.
• Savor the struggle. Courage doesn't come easily.
• Be original. Think out of the box and don't fear being the first to do something.
Disease, terrorism, drought, economic instability or anything else you can think of can stall our positive movement to success. As you prepare for your life in 2015 think about these thoughts:
• Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
• If you spend five minutes complaining, you have just wasted five minutes. If you continue complaining, it won't be long before they haul you out to financial desert and there let you choke on the dust of your own regret.
• I used to say, "Things cost too much." Then my mentor straightened me out on that by saying, "The problem isn't that things cost too much. The problem is that you can't afford it." That's when I finally understood that the problem wasn't "if" the problem was me!
Here is my view, "FEAR knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.