These are trying times for a lot of people. Maybe its health worries for some and likely the economy for many. There’s so much uncertainty that accompanies these things.
Traveling so much, I’ve talked to many people who fear the future and are struggling with the present. There is the stress of trying to achieve “perfection” in their jobs, for fear of losing them. There is added frustration when working with others who are in the same plight.
Added to this personal stress is the news. It seems the news broadcasts are nearly always bad (perhaps since most good news doesn’t seem to have a place in broadcasting.) And lately, the bad news has been even more intense than before. This alone seems to make the news itself more depressing than whatever the story was about.
I have to ask, how can all of this negativity possibly be good for our health – both mental and physical? Actually, it’s a rhetorical question. I’ve done enough research and experienced life enough to know that it’s not!
Stress leads to so many disorders – most of them in my opinion. Physical problems range from headaches to hypertension. So now a person is juggling economic woes along with health problems if it gets too bad. So, what to do?
I’m a big believer in positive thinking. I don’t mean living a fantasy life where you deny every problem. You have to address things you want to be different but it’s important that you do it in a positive way. There is nothing you can’t do something about. All it takes is time and energy.
Remember, problems are not always problems. Research has shown that six months after a major event, say a person winning the lottery and a person losing both legs in a car accident, are pretty much equally happy.
I’m not talking about maintaining a positive attitude here. This is the general average statistic – they are just as happy. What we believe will make us happy, doesn’t always work out that way – at least not for the long term.
This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do things to improve our lives. But do it with the awareness that the act of going after what we want (be it a new sofa, vacation, new house, collage degree etc.) is probably going to create more happiness than the actual prize. So remember to enjoy the ride.
Many people, in a misguided effort to address their stresses end up worrying more rather than focusing on the positive steps and actions they can take to alleviate the problem.
But, I’ve found that many people are extremely happy when they are working on a health problem. Numerous people have told me that while working one of my program and steadily seeing their health improve, (doesn’t really matter what they were working on), felt such a great level of accomplishment and relief.
Apply this same logic to money and relationship problems. Again, simply taking positive action, however small it may seem, seems to do more for a person’s long term well being than being handed a “magic pill.”
Like one person told me “There are so many out there born with a silver spoon in their mouth. They never have to fight for anything - just get everything they want automatically. These are not the winners. I on the other hand had lots of problem - mostly health problems - some that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. But I fought them all and won every time and that’s a true accomplishment and I believe what makes me a winner.” I’ll never forget the shine in his eyes as he proudly told me this. And he was right.
I too gain true satisfaction in knowing that my work is reducing stress and increasing happiness among my customers. It is worth more than anything I could possibly imagine. The work, as frustrating as it can be sometimes is still my personal reward.
The world really is a great place, so let’s enjoy it.
If you are struggling with stress or health issues, please check out my all natural programs. They have proven extremely successful and require nothing more than a little effort and commitment toward improving your health and well being. You can find the details on all of my programs on the right hand column of my blog.
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