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Jeff and I recently visited Wyoming to do a two day conference for the Northern Arapaho Tribe. We had an amazing time, visiting family and playing in the Northern Arapaho sandbox.
Because we almost always drive we decided to take an extra day and visit Antelope Canyon (bucket list) and hike the slot canyons. It was amazing, in fact our tour guide was a wiz at picture taking, she snapped several pictures I loved, but my favorite is our banner picture this month.
To make the picture look like it does, she had us stand together and then when she said "go," had us run behind her to the opposite wall of the canyon. Didn't the picture turn out cool?
Well the picture got me to thinking about how our mind can sometimes play tricks on us and sabotage our productivity. One of my daily affirmations is: "I won't say anything about myself I don't want to come true." As hard as I try to keep ONLY positive thoughts in my brain, it doesn't always work, so I have a little TRICK I play on my mind.
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Let's play TRICK OR TREAT:
T - Train your brain
. As soon as a negative thought enters your thoughts use the "cancel, cancel" method to stop those nasty thoughts in their tracks. Take your negative thought like, "Oh my God, I'm so stupid," to something more constructive like, "I'll do it this way (you fill in the blank with a creative strategy) next time."
R - Recall something positive in your past.
We all have favorite memories or accomplishments that made us proud and made us feel good about ourselves. Go back to that memory and remember how empowered you felt, how strong, how confident. Hold on to that thought.
I - Investigate the truth
. Our brains are very good at lying to us, especially when we're struggling with an issue that challenges our confidence. Our greatest defense in life is knowing who we really are. Face your truth and step in to it!
C - Connect with gratitude. It never fails for me, when I'm struggling with anything I stop and think of all the things for which I am grateful. Gratitude is a magnet for miracles.
K - Kindness Matters!
While we're busy being kind to others we need to remember how important it is to be kind to ourselves. Take time for self care and appreciate just how amazing we truly are. Let's take time to focus on all the good things we bring to our families, our communities and to our workplace.
So whether you're struggling with an issue that involves a person or a project, put your issue to the TRICK TEST. And when you're done with the TRICK remember to take time for a TREAT (Thankful, Refreshed, Encouraged, Appreciative and Tenacious).
Enjoy your Halloween!
Jeff and I will celebrate our 27th anniversary on Halloween - Let me just say that I am forever grateful for being married to my bestest, buddy ever!
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