We've all heard the phrase "use it or lose it". Doctors and trainers tell us that we must exercise our muscles or they will lose the ability to perform and we will grow weak. Our professors tell us to challenge our minds so they will grow strong and we can achieve our goals.
How can we use what we have everyday to ensure that we remain strong, able to face life's challenges? By understanding the law of use. Simply stated, use what you have today, and tomorrow you will have more. Here are two ways to begin harnessing the law of use in your life today. Participate in new ways of thinking.
What is the biggest challenge you face today? Define that challenge, then look at it from different points of view. If the challenge involves other people, pretend you are those people and see it from their point of view. Now imagine that YOU are the ONLY resource available to solve the problem. What will the outcome look like then? What if you did nothing about this challenge? What if all you did for the next week was face this challenge? Imagining all the scenarios will help you see the big picture, stretch your ways of thinking, and help you put things in perspective too.
Stretch your physical world.
Often the routine of our physical world impacts our ability to find creative solutions to challenges we face. Shaking up our physical world a bit can help us gain perspective and open our thinking as well. Open up your creativity by writing with the opposite hand for one hour today. Make your next meeting a "stand up" meeting where no one sits down. You'll be amazed at how quickly people become very creative indeed. ;)Other things you can try include driving to work via a different route, putting your shoes on in the opposite order or closing your eyes as you think.
When we make these small physical changes, we trigger our minds to look at things in a new way. Not only do we grow, but we learn to see the world from a different point of view. When that happens, we exercise our vision as well as our mind and body.
Your Best is ALWAYS Good Enough!
Do you remember that inner voice? You know - the one that we have to put a muzzle on, and train? The one that says that "we can do better", what we did was "not good enough", and even "you're a failure".You have to Believe It to See It!
Do you find much fault in the statement ‘You create your own reality’? If so, you’re not in the minority. Many find it absolutely ludicrous that anyone could presume that they’ve created massive debt, a broken home, a thankless job, or unemployment. But a little exploration will often uncover just the opposite.What's Your State of Mind?
I suppose that you would question me if I affirmed that there is enough abundance to go around - right? Why is that? Is it because we have been conditioned to believe that only a select few will reach the personal and financial goals that they aspire to?