Loosid Sober Tip of the Day May 17

The challenge and the opportunity.

Yesterday, we discussed how so much of our time is often spent on focusing on our problems.

At the end of yesterday’s tip, we started a worksheet by simply creating two columns on top. PROBLEMS on one side, and SOLUTIONS on the other.

We then replaced ‘problems’ with CHALLENGE and ‘solutions’ with OPPORTUNITY.

The words we write or say, dictates our emotional distress or serenity.

The word PROBLEM, in and of itself puts most of us in a negative mindset. Changing the word to CHALLENGE can create a drastic shift in our attitude.

Just for today, write down the top 5 challenges you have on the left side of the column.

On the right side, write down a few steps that you can take for each one to address that problem.

You will realize that there are multiple opportunities to address each challenge and that the opportunity column (formerly known as the solution column) starts filling up more space.

Now you have started focusing on the solution.

Make sure to give yourself credit for doing this today. Congratulate yourself the same way you would someone else. You deserve it.

How did this tip resonate with you? What did your list look like? If you didn’t have a chance to make a list yet, tell us your thoughts. Post your comment below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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Another great tip. Keep it up, Loosid!

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One thing I have struggled with is time management lately. I'm not where I want to be but I'm better than I was a month ago.

I've always used calendars. Lately, that hasn't been helpful. I purchased an appointment book and have been asking God to help me with my time management skills. Things are definitely improving. I sleep less, pray more often and longer throughout the day,and get more done. I owe it God. When I take care of His business He takes care of mine.

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Challenge:

  1. Control
  2. high expectations
  3. Fear
  4. Worry
  5. Insecurity

Solution of challenges

  1. To not always feel need to be in control “Go with flow”
  2. stop placing expectations on people, places and situations, won’t be as dissatisfied
  3. Trust in God and release fear
  4. Realize worrying just gives me a headache and not doing anything
  5. Start loving myself, being comfortable who I am

Had to actually write these out and think about them! I like how problem changed to challenge because I tend to face challenges better!! Good reading! Have a good day everyone!

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A list of goals and fixes to problems is a huge help. A checklist helps keep priorities in tact.

Very nice! My goodness, you put a lot of thought into that, and I learned from it. Thank you…

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