Human beings complain and feel anguish about a situation before it happens; the only creatures in nature who complain. When met with obstacles, other animals, insects, and plants just keep doing what needs to be done. They remain in their process toward progress and move beyond what gets in the way.
Consider aspects of resilience. Check out eggs hatching, roses unfurling, or seeds sprouting. Imagine if they wasted time with anxious thoughts. Fortunately, they do not have the brain cells to worry.
Many researchers argue that pessimism has its plan. That it offers a realistic way to positive results. Barbara Held, psychologist at Bowdoin College, believes healthy doses of defensive pessimism become crucial in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. If we accept the fact that things can go wrong, we can prepare for them. This creates the best defense for a positive outcome.
Rather than thinking like a defensive pessimist, become a balanced Optimist.
Ask, "In what five ways can I achieve success." Write about it. Scribble notions as you consider all pathways and rocks in the road to your desired destination.
Preparation enables you to have a variety of responses ready. You have choices and do not need to persist with unsuccessful routes.
These ideas will move you beyond the emotional reactions of the moment. You will develop healthy resilience during the writing process.
Find resilience as a balanced Optimist.
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