I am sure you can relate to having a challenging time sleeping from time to time. Because my brain is going a mile a minute thinking of the dozens of things I need to do, want to do, have to do, or that are now past due, I have to shut myself up from thinking. Too much thinking causes me stress since no matter how efficient I am it’s impossible to get everything I want done when I want it done. (Sound familiar?)
One of my office staff said to me, “Lee you could have 10 assistants and you would keep us all busy because you never stop thinking of things you want to do.” And he was absolutely right. I love to create and as an entrepreneur I always have to be creating. But I can also drive myself crazy if I don’t control my mind and stay in the present because like you, that is were all my power lies. You have to get a grip that the only power you have is right now. So ask yourself “What can I do right now?” If you take care of now the future will take care of itself. We can plan and do proactive things for the future but we will never be able to know exactly what is going to happen. We often totally stress ourselves out with trying to do everything. We only have 1,440 minutes per day. Please start to have the skill of awareness that your brain has to be in the present time to be really effective.
When you describe the future, you will most likely talk about events that may happen. What we like to call the future is really the use of our imagination. We base our future on the memories of the past, just rearranged to meet our expectations of what we think the future will be like.
When we spend our time regretting or longing for the past, or worrying about or longing for something in the future, we find we have created problems that have no solutions, because they are based on remembered or imagined situations. We have no way of doing anything about them. This behavior causes great frustration within you.
When you realize that the process of worrying about not being able to pay bills next month or losing your relationship or not getting something you regard as important (those things haven’t happened yet) is basically a waste of energy, then you are freed up to enjoy, do, and be whatever is here and necessary right now. You will find that you can actually live your life rather than just thinking or worrying about it. You only have 1,440 minutes a day! You want to use that time being as effective as possible with your talents and skills to become wealthy, healthy, and happy.
Your time and energy should be at the top of your list of most precious resources. It’s the steps you take in the present which will allow you to manifest whatever it is that you want in your future. Again, the bottom line is your point of power is always in the present. Train yourself to stay in the present as much as possible. Don’t try to figure out the solutions to everything. Have some faith in yourself and your abilities to deal with whatever cards you are dealt! The truth is you have always landed on your feet and you always will. Stop allowing stressful self-induced thoughts to zap your creativity and energy.
Be present, stop wishing away time, and stop wishing for things to be different. Do you really want to waste your life wishing? As an entrepreneur you must realize that your time is one of your most important resources. Don’t waste it feeling sorry for yourself or wishing things were different. Deal with reality.
Every day we are in situations that are stressful and beyond our control. Don’t let your creativity, positive attitude, and good common sense slip away during these stressful times. The only thing you have true power over is your response to all situations. Be an actor to life instead of a reactor. Try this for a short time and see how your life becomes more fun, productive, profitable, and less stressful. You will also find that the people around you will appreciate your new attitude! Life is short–ENJOY IT. Remember, it’s not the destination that counts but the journey. GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK!!!
Love & Light,
Lee Milteer
Lee Milteer is an internationally known Performance & Productivity Coach, TV Personality, and Speaker who has counseled and trained over a million people throughout her career. Lee is the founder of the Millionaire Smarts® Coaching Program and is also a best-selling author of educational resources like Success is An Inside Job and Overcoming Unproductive Behaviors. Find out more and sign up for no-cost success resources at www.milteer.com.
