We live in a reactionary world, one in which we are frequently scrambling to keep up. This manifest itself in over committing and never having enough time. Consequently, this pressure causes us to react.
Someone is cut off while driving and the offending party tailgate in retaliation. A minor disagreement with a partner or loved one ensues and we use the opportunity to vent a buildup of frustration.
At times communication is left open for interpretation and we assign a negative meaning and react accordingly.
You are stressed and understandably so, this is how exceptionally successful people manage it.
Anticipate Rather Than React
Life presents daily challenges. Exceptionally successful people anticipate them rather than react.
Effective communication involves anticipating how your audience will react, whether it be a corporate board or toddler.
Anticipating outcomes allows us to strategically respond to achieve our intended results. Meditation helps on this front by learning how to control our emotions and resist our need to react.
Positive Outlook
Adopt the mantra, “there is always a way”. Reframing our perspective allows us to adjust to new information and uncover possibilities that often didn’t at first exist. Never forget that you are in charge of your attitude and that only you get to decide how you will respond to others.
Make Better Decisions
We are a product of our decisions. In younger years this is easy to live with as we haven’t had to make that many. But with age, we are confronted with this realization. Who we are coming down to the quality of our decisions made over time. There is no escaping it. With this in mind, think through carefully any big decisions.
Begin With The End In Mind
Steven Covey encouraged us to decide who we want to be and then hold ourselves accountable. Be consistent, make decisions in line with who it is you want to be. Doing so will prevent waking up to a lifetime of regrets.
Show Gratitude
Appreciation brings about a focus on everything that is right in our world and makes us feel happy. It sounds silly, write down everything you appreciate and read it out loud each morning. Try it. It works.
Choose Happiness
Exceptionally successful people understand that happiness is a choice. No one else can take control of your feelings but ourselves. You are in control. Choose to be happy.
Deep Breaths
Breathing exercises allow us to slow down and regain control by dismissing negative thought. Deep breathing is also a core component of meditation.
Exceptionally successful people understand that by stopping for just a minute or so throughout the day, we can regain control, calm down and execute well.
Morning Routine
Finally, one of the most notable common threads that all exceptionally successful people share is the existence of a morning routine.
The importance of this is immense. So goes your morning, so goes your day and life.
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