By Ahsan
Two friends are walking down the street, and one of them trips on a banana peel. Then he slides into a muddy puddle, and his entire outfit is ruined. The other friend helps him up and tries to make him feel better. Standing up, looking at his muddy clothes, he let out a big laugh. So this morning, I promised myself to enjoy my day even if I slip on a banana and slide into a muddy puddle. And the two friends carried on.
Like most people, you are always trying to make the most of your day and enjoy it as much as you can. After all, today is all we have. We may not have this evening or let alone tomorrow.
Perhaps you are the kind of person that takes a few minutes in the morning to set your intentions and visualize the things you plan on doing for the next 16 hours before you go to bed again. In other words, you plan on having a great day and are grateful for your blessings.
This approach is a great way to start the day; however, something or someone messes up your state of mind every now and then. You went from chill and exuberant to tense and triggered. You lose your groove, and sometimes you don't find your way back for hours, days, or even longer!
As long as things go your way or mostly your way, your peace of mind stays intact.
So if things go off track and you find yourself feeling less relaxed and optimistic, what can you do to get that morning mindset back?
Please think and then read below. What should you do?
Here is a simple and effective idea:
When things in your outer world agitate you, go back inward. Take a private time out. Remind yourself of your morning intentions and affirmations:
Just say something like the following:
I am a happy and relaxed person.
My mind and spirit work for me.
I am resilient and full of potential.
My Creator is with me.
I live in this moment, where everything is just fine.
I am happy, healthy, and peaceful.
Make this a daily ritual. Start your day with your version of setting your intentions and visualize all the things you plan on doing. See yourself being effective, happy, and composed. Then take several personal time-outs to check inwards and replay the morning message to your mind.
To keep your positive attitude throughout the day, even if things fall apart, you got to figure out a way to get back on your feet. Just like you can't randomly exercise and expect to build your best health, you can’t just set your intentions only once at the start of the day.
Try this for the next 5 days, and let us know if you found it to be a helpful idea.
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