Make Pessimism Work for You! author:Kenia Morales source_url:http://www.articlecity.com/articles/self_improvement_and_motivation/article_2378.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:18 category:self_improvement_and_motivation article:
Viewing situations from a negative perspective is not as bad as it seems.
It is what you do with the though that counts.
I know you maybe thinking HUH!
Kenia, where are you getting with this?
Ok, for a better understanding I will give you one scenario with two different people that have a natural tendency to think negative.
Scenario for both Amy & Ana (both pessimists) They both want to start their own businesses.
But, their first instinct is: I know nothing about starting or running a business!
Amys Reaction to her negative thought was: Since I know nothing about starting or running a business; I will not even bother trying.
I am bound to fail.
Anas Reaction to the negative thought was: I know I am not qualified to start or run a business.
But, she sat down with a notebook and pen and wrote as a title; how can I get the required skill to become a successful entrepreneur?
And came up with a list of ways to enhance or acquired the necessary skills.
For a visual example see the list below.
Take some courses Go to seminars of experts Buy how to books Find a mentor
See how easy that was! By focusing on ways to overcome the barriers in the way of her success; she was able to find solutions. It will be a lot easier to proceed once she knows what she needs to do. While Amy is probably moping around feeling sorry for her self Ana has come up with a plan for success! So from now on when you have a negative though that can be getting on your way: Use it to your advantage. Best of Luck! Kenia Morales