How to Accomplish Anything Faster and With Less Stress

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By JulieMelillo
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Getting there is easy after you've found a bridge.

Selecting one or two positive thoughts for your day will prepare you for anything.

When you get ready in the morning, you select your outfit, shoes, and accessories based on the activities of the day. But how often have you stopped to select your thoughts for the day?

Not taking time to do this means you are making do with whatever your mind is "wearing" already. This is like wearing pajamas to the office and wondering why you feel a bit "off."

Selecting one or two important positive thoughts will prepare you for anything.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

An open mind
Excitement to try something new

Step 1

As you start your day, let your mind wander and think of the challenges you expect to face.
Step 2

Notice the negative thoughts that pop up, i.e. "I can not handle the meeting this afternoon" or "this report is too complex for me to understand."
Step 3

Change all of the negatives to a positive. Example: I CAN learn to read this report by asking a co-worker to help me. I can handle the meeting this afternoon and I will take deep breaths if I feel stressed.
Step 4

Repeat the positive thoughts to yourself several times. If possible, write them down and review them often -- the more you do this, the less time it will take you. Eventually, you won't even need to write them down, as the process becomes automatic.
Step 5

You will find your meetings and reports are far less stressful because you have prepared yourself and your thoughts in advance.
Step 6

As you begin the process of positive thinking, start by writing down each positive thought on a note card and say it to yourself at least five times a day. Add more note cards as you feel comfortable.
Step 7

Within a very short time you will find your behavior changing because of your positive thinking. You may notice you begin to take action to solve problems. Even problems you have ignored for some time!
Step 8

The results and actions will happen easily and effortlessly, as if part of you just knows how to handle it. Instead of flipping on the TV, you will notice yourself opening a book that happens to have the answer you need. Suddenly you will find yourself talking to a friend and asking for the exact thing you need. Like magic, the actions you need to take will happen. It will seem to come from an easy, effortless place. You will not need to force yourself to do it or feel stress.
Step 9

All you did was spend thirty seconds repeating a few words to yourself! And look at the amazing result! Incredible success and productivity, almost instantly.

Comments

Thims said

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on 11/9/2008 I somtimes dream I go to work in my pajama's...then I quickly realize, Hey, I don't wear pajamas! This is a nightmare for everyone! ;-) Good article, full of life!

washingtonson said

on 11/9/2008 I use my mental "red sharpie". When a negative thought pops up I draw a big red X on it (in my mind) and then replace it with a positive thought. I always keep my Red X ready! LOL Thanks for the great ehow!