When the going gets tough, the tough start focusing on what’s going right. This mindfulness technique may sound familiar, but it’s worth a second look as we prepare for a new week ahead.
Consider where your attention has been focused lately. Worrying about a health issue? Desiring a new job? Replaying a conversation you had with a confrontational friend or family member? Feeling jealousy or envy?
Assuming we have 100% attention available, we can ask ourselves….
What percentage of my attention is on (issue) right now? OK, so (number) percent of my attention is on (issue) right now.
Then…
What’s not wrong? Can I put 5 percent of my attention on something else?
If we can give even 5 percent our attention to something else — something that’s going right — then that’s great!
Sometimes our feelings, thoughts and worries can seem overwhelming. The important word there = seems. We don’t need to feel controlled by negativity.
Peace! Jen
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Jen, thank you so much for this post, it has been very helpful for me. Thanks.
I’m glad this post captured a percentage of my attention.