How to stop having Problems

How to stop having Problems


If you are like me you have probably lost a lot of sleep
over the many problems that arise in your life. Sometimes,
the problem seems too huge. I become immobilized by the
fear. That leads to procrastination and guilt for my
inactivity and Presto! My stress level goes through the
roof.

Just thinking of the word "problem" is enough to raise my
blood pressure.

That is the true power of words! What you put in your mind
has an immediate effect on your metabolism. The mind and
body are not opposites; they have always been inseparable
parts of one amazing organism: You!

So, problems get in the way of positive constructive
action.
Problems seem bigger than you. They can be ugly and mean and

so distracting.
You could pass up wonderful opportunities to enjoy yourself

because you are too wrapped up in your troubles. You may be

living a dark future that probably won't happen. The present

moments slip by unnoticed and that's not a good thing!

It's time to stop having problems. It's time to slay the
Boogeyman under the bed!
How do I do that?
Well, if you are willing to invest a little mental
discipline, there is a very simple technique to follow.

Here it is:
Whenever you find yourself dwelling on some difficulty in
your life, ask yourself: Is this a problem or a challenge?
Make the right choice. Choose to view it as a challenge.

A challenge is like a contest or a test. It brings out your

competitive nature, it inspires action and most importantly

a challenge is a contest you can win!

A Problem is 800LB of emotional baggage.
A Challenge is an Opportunity to enrich your life.

Remember what I said about the mind/body connection?
Which phrase makes you feel more uncomfortable:
"serious money problems" or "financial challenges?"

Whenever you hit the next bump in the road you have a
choice: Fill your self with needless stress and anxiety and

welcome a new "problem" into your life,
or you can say-"Yes! I accept the challenge. I accept the
opportunity to improve myself, to strengthen my
self-confidence, to grow from the experience and banish
fears of unexpected change."

Life is change. Change can be awkward sometimes. We like to

stay with the familiar by nature. When we resist life's
changes we plant the seeds of problems.
If we face our challenges we find fewer things to resist. We

find ourselves in the "flow" of life and not caught up in a

snag.

This one simple word swap has brought me a bucketful of
peace of mind. I get stronger with every obstacle I
surmount.

This might work for you, If you try. The question is:
Are you up for a challenge?

-David Parton
Copyright 2005