A change in mindset
How many times have your problems kept you awake at night? Worrying about issues saps your energy and brings on insomnia. This was my experience all too often until I learned how to change my mindset. I stopped meditating on my problems and began to look at them as opportunities.
Change your perspective
My father often counseled me to change my perspective on an issue in order to solve a problem. I found that when I made a conscious decision to change how I looked at things, my outlook improved.
Four steps
I advise that you look at hindrances in these four ways:
- View the hindrance as an opportunity – Change your perspective on the issue that is consuming you. See the roadblock as an opportunity to find a new avenue to success. Positive energy will create a pathway to a solution. In my case, as a Christian, I pray for guidance on negative matters and my mind resets to anticipating more positive outcomes.
- Believe in your ability – What actually keeps you up at night is self-doubt. Remind yourself that you inherently can do good things. That shift in thinking helps you find the right solution and empowers you to tackle bigger goals.
- Focus on solutions – Every problem has a solution. By assuming an optimistic outlook, you release stress and gain the energy needed to focus on the correct conclusion.
- Calculate risk – Assure yourself that you have the ability and focus to problem solve. This allows you to properly analyze the calculated risk versus reward of your solutions in a clear-headed manner.
Problems solved
Viewing problems in these four ways can be instrumental in solving business concerns. I recently consulted with a client who faced a major obstruction that threatened the future of his business. We carefully outlined the problem in writing. Then we went to work. The client’s problem became an opportunity when we changed our perspective, believed in the client’s ability, focused on solutions, and calculated risk for rewards.
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