Tag: Mindful Thinking

Living in a perpetual state of knowing you are capable of achieving, but not believing in that same capability.

“Take responsibility for yourself!”

Sage advice, but many people wonder “How?” Well, it’s really about accepting that you do indeed have the power to choose.

We all want the freedom to make our own choices, but sometimes we find ourselves doubting that we really have the power to do so, and we end up avoiding the opportunity.

So here is a tip: on any occasion that you see yourself not making a choice, do yourself a favour and remind yourself that it is not because you “cannot” choose – it is because you are refusing to make a choice.

Remember: Whenever we get stuck like this we are inclined to feel frustrated and lament “Why can’t I choose!?” This is useless. Instead, move forward through your stress by answering the question you should be asking yourself: “Why won’t I choose!?”

Following through on your answer is a big part of taking personal responsibility – and enjoying all the choices you get to make when you do!

 

People often complain that they have “no control”.

But this doesn’t always accurately reflect what’s really going on.

In fact, quite often the reality is that people do indeed have at least some measure of control, but they are simply not choosing to exercise it.

 

Many people are actually smarter than they think. Unfortunately, they never find out because they refuse to think.