I travelled back to Austin late last Wednesday after a
week-long trip that combined responsibility with a little relaxation.
On Thursday I unpacked my suitcase and attempted to readjust
to the screaming, oppressive moist heat of July in Austin. In the late afternoon I was so totally wiped
out I fell asleep in my desk chair almost slamming my head into the computer. Decided it was time for full surrender so I took
a two-hour sofa nap.
By Friday I'd beaten the heat and the fatigue and was back
to my early morning exercise routine.
But something else was going on and I could feel it gnawing
around my emotional edges. A dull flat
feeling was starting as an internal whisper.
I know from experience if left to
idle these random downer feelings will quickly develop into a full-fledged
existential crisis and a real confidence killer.
It was time to change the state of my inner
entrepreneur.
In my younger years I used to coddle these negative feelings by feeding them big doses of “victim talk” and washing it all down with cups of extra-hot Earl Grey
tea. Now I take charge by becoming my
own “tough love” coach.
Here’s my prescription for squashing the funk and getting
back to feeling fine. And the good news
is it takes just a little time to make a world of emotional difference.
1. Shift your focus by listening to
your favorite motivational speaker. Even
though I love people like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, the late Jim Rohn and the
phenomenal Les Brown – the “who” really doesn't make a difference as long as
they inspire you[1].
2. For times like these have at your
disposal a stimulating, encouraging prayer, meditation, verse, or poem that you
read aloud as many times as you need to.
You'll start feeling the feeling.
3. Movement and posture seem to be
important to the process. Sit up
straight. Stand up tall. Go for a short walk/run/bike/swim.
But there’s a key to changing your emotional state. . .YOU'VE GOT TO DO IT!
The motivational speaker Jim Rohn does this funny thing when
referring to getting things done, making money, or living the life you desire.
He’s says it’s easy to do it. But it’s also
easy not to do it. The things that are
easy to do are also easy not to do.
I mention this because it’s easy to change your state. It’s also easy not to change your state. It’s easy to feel vibrant, full of
expectation, excited about spotting possibilities and seizing
opportunities.
On the other hand it’s also easy to feel victimized, disappointed
and confused. And it’s even easier to
stay in that energy while you attempt to “figure out the problem.”
Vibrant and alive versus confused and depressed.
You decide which “easy” you want to live.
You decide which “easy” you want to live.
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