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
whole house cleaning Highland Park ..Changing Negative Thoughts into Positive Thoughts is a key lesson... Read More
Self belief is a wonderful thing.I know from my own... Read More
If I say the word "CHANGE" how do you feel?... Read More
It was the 10th day of rain, and I walked... Read More
The surge of emotions.During the middle ages, the court jester... Read More
The only constant is change. If theres one thing we... Read More
Spring is here at last! The season brings with it... Read More
"Thinking is responsible for man's primacy on earth today. Existence... Read More
Cheri decided that she wanted to grow an apple tree... Read More
If you work toward what you dream, the dream can... Read More
Life can be downright scary - sometimes more than others.... Read More
"There is an infinitely worthier subject for philosophers (to study)... Read More
Many people don't really understand the gift they have been... Read More
"Putting ourselves down, is an insult to our worth." --Helen... Read More
Dr. Phil says each of us has a personal "truth"... Read More
The way we use language can have a huge impact... Read More
" If you have faith as a grain of musterd... Read More
From experience, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for people... Read More
The world is going downhill faster than an Olympic skier.... Read More
Unhappy? Stressed out? Do you feel you not only want... Read More
Empty, Hollow, Nothing?.those words shout the sound of disappointment and... Read More
It's a fact of life - if you want to... Read More
Ever had a problem with doubts? Ever felt that nagging... Read More
One of things that Charismatic people share is an unshakeable... Read More
Does the thought of failure send a cold shiver down... Read More
pet-friendly home cleaners Glenview ..Wahms, do you constantly compare yourself with others and come... Read More
Imagine the what you could achieve if:You were 100 %... Read More
We hear a lot these days about accepting responsibility for... Read More
Empty, Hollow, Nothing?.those words shout the sound of disappointment and... Read More
What are you holding onto? Wanta quit?There are many things... Read More
Well you know about the young hero who saved his... Read More
There are very many methods for achieving improvement to our... Read More
One of the biggest potential problems we face with every... Read More
You already have all the resources you need to accomplish... Read More
The universe is vast, it's dimensions inconceivable, it's potentialities unimaginable,... Read More
I've yet to meet the person who never struggles with... Read More
So people will reject us no matter how good we... Read More
Philosophy of Forgiveness:The most powerful tool that human beings possess... Read More
How do you explain things to yourself? With positive self... Read More
When I was a young girl, my sister and I... Read More
Life shouldn't be so complicated. Have you ever wondered why... Read More
The invisible force surrounded him, squeezing tightly around his chest.... Read More
Bosses can't control many things at work. In fact, they... Read More
Ever witnessed an incident that needed to be reported to... Read More
Are feelings and attitudes the same thing or different? Does... Read More
No one becomes successful by accident. Motivational speaker Les Brown... Read More
You don't need to a piece of paper to prove... Read More
Can you really plan a life-changing experience, or do they... Read More
Have you ever known someone like this? "A person who... Read More
From Making the Big Move: how to transform relocation into... Read More
Positive Attitude Tips |