Day 44 Thrive in an Awkward Situation

Day 44

When you find yourself in an awkward situation you can choos to make it more comfortable. If you have to attend a party or an event and you don't know anyone, your first instinct may be to talk to the party thrower and then just sit at your table alone for the rest of the event. Instead of this, try using these opportunities to test yourself and step out of your regular, predictable ways. Walk up to people and introduce yourself and mingle a little bit. You will likely find that some of the people are fun to chat with and you will have a more enjoyable time than you had expected. Everyone has to experience these situations from time to time but if you make efforts to relax and be friendly, you will be happier and more at ease. Step outside of your routine if you are used to being a wallflower and get to know new aquaintances. You never know who you will meet.

Day 43 Don't Let Rejection or Defeat Bring you Down

Day 43

Don’t let rejection or defeat you and bring you down. Use it as a stepping stone toward gaining a tougher skin and learning to believe in yourself no matter what you are up against. Everyone faces challenges and obstacles and has to deal with low points in life. When times are tough just remember to tell yourself that it is temporary and to keep your head up as you continue on your path toward success. Hard work will pay off so keep that goal front and center and get excited to achieve it!

Day 42 Look to Yourself and Take Control

If you find yourself working hard but still in a place where you are waiting for your dreams to come true, take a break from wishing for results and take a look within. We don't always have control of when things happen and the pace doesn't always fit within our desired time line but if you find things to do that you can have control over, you will feel less anxious and more productive.

Continue to work on your ultimate mission but take on small projects like cleaning out closets in your home or learning about a new hobby. If you can shift your focus a bit and stop waiting for the pot to boil in other areas, you will find yourself experiencing more inner peace.

Take a break from things you don't have immediate control over and go achieve a few things that you can take charge of. The feeling of success will flow over into your other projects and you can refocus with a new sense of achievement and fulfillment.

Enjoy your tiny step off path.

 

Day 41 Revisit Fond Memories

Sometimes revisiting an old memory can lift your spirits today. If an old song reminds you of a happy moment, turn on that CD. If talking with a particular person when you're struggling makes you feel like you're safe at home, give them a call.

 My Nana passed away when I was 8 years old. Once in a while when I go to the store and see Jean Nate, I stop for a little sniff and even though it's been 25 years, it still takes me right back to her vanity in her bedroom. What takes you back to a place of goodness?