Human nature, being what it is, sometimes seems counter – productive! We often spend far too much time, and expend excessive energy, focusing on, and doing things, which rarely produce the most desirable results, and/ or, our own, personal, self – interests! One reaction, to some of life’s obstacles, often thrust in our path, is resorting to worrying. Why do we WORRY, even though, it, not only, doesn’t help, but, often, is harmful to handling an obstacle? We are nearly always, more productive, efficient, and effective, when we transform obstacles to challenges, instead of perceiving them as problems! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, why this approach, is rarely, beneficial, and/ or, helpful.
1. What; when; where; which: What should we do, when confronted with less than stellar news, and/ or, information? Should we move forward, and handle it, or let it control us? Will we proceed, in a well – considered, timely manner, and when does that mean, we will proceed, forward, hopefully, into a worry – free zone? Where do we want to be, in terms of our overall perceptions, beliefs, and priorities/ goals? Which option will we choose, and why?
2. Obstacles; options: There are only two ways, we respond/ react to obstacles. The less – productive way, is to worry, about what might happen, perceiving, what might go wrong, visualizing potential problems, instead of trying to overcome these things! The better approach is simply, perceive these, as obstacles, to overcome! Which of these options, will you select?
3. React/ reactions; reach out: When we are willing to proceed, with objective introspection, we react, based on a rational, productive, path, instead of letting our reactions, focus on problems! The wisest approach is, to reach out, to experts and closest people, we trust, and examine the positive, productive approach!
4. Rationale; response: Our rationale will determine our response! Therefore, doesn’t it make sense, to proceed, focusing on ways, to succeed, instead of why you should not?
5. You; your: Your perceptions, attitude, and cognition, work together, to direct your response, and reactions! It’s essential to remember, it’s your mindset, which, either enhances your health, and well – being, or harms it, in, both, the short – term, as well as longer – run!
It’s in your self – interest, to avoid, the tendency, to dwell on WORRY, and seek a better way! Will you become your own best friend, or be your personal enemy?
