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Reframing for Success
In the midst of the unprecedented nationwide economic downturn, you or someone
you know may personally be facing some pretty stressful and discouraging situations.
Powerful people have 3 key skills at their disposal that propel them forward
more quickly and effectively during stressful times. Do you have these skills?
1. They don't fall victim to "what is". Powerful people look at "what is"
and focus on the lessons they can learn from it. They look to the future to create
the best outcome they can.
If you find yourself feeling powerless about the situation you are in, take a
minute and reflect on where you DO have control - focus on where you want to go
- and begin to move forward from there.
2. Powerful people consciously "reframe" negative self-talk or situations into
something more positive. Rather than beat yourself up or wallow in self pity,
consciously focus on the positive to help bring about more positive results.
Instead of, "I can't believe they are laying me off. I'll never find another job,"
reframe to: "This is a great time for me to look at changing my focus
and going back to school." Instead of, "I always get the bad luck," reframe
to: "What lesson am I supposed to be learning from this situation? How can I get
back on track with my life right now?"
3. Powerful people consciously review their options and find the one that serves
them best, such as
"I am learning how to appreciate each day."
"I am the one in charge of my attitude - and I choose to remain positive about
my potential and my future."
"I will make the changes needed to live within my means."
This reframing skill is a powerful one! Your beliefs about any situation
in your life are a choice. You can choose to look at the negative side, the failure
or the loss. Or, you can choose to look at the positive side -- what you are learning,
what you have gained by the experience, what you will do differently next time.
You always have a choice as to how you view your world.
When you think of reframing, think of Abraham Lincoln, who lost 6 elections,
had a nervous breakdown, lost his sweetheart, and failed at business two times,
all prior to becoming President at age 52. He was a great example of one who had
mastered the reframing technique.
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