When faced with a challenge we often respond by feeling we aren’t really up to it, that we don’t have what it takes to get through the situation. It can all just seem too much and who we are and what we have can seem too little.
We can focus our thoughts and look back on our lives to be able to link into a time when we DID feel confident and competent. When we acknowledge the amazing person in us that has achieved and even excelled under pressure before, we can access that power again and utilise it in the new circumstances. We can draw on our unique blend of strengths and personal qualities to formulate effective strategies that suit the current situation. We then remember who we really are and what we are made of.
I call this Reminding Yourself of Your Brilliance. When you glimpse once more the wonder of who you really are and the person you aspire to be then you are more able to face what comes your way with courage and confidence. Remembering the times when you have succeeded and done well helps build the knowledge and conviction that you CAN, rather than focusing on all the things that you can’t control. Linking in again to your special dreams helps build resilience through recognising and claiming your competence and capability.
What a difference that small shift in mindset makes! Moving away from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’ helps to mobilise you into positive, productive action, rather than expending al your energy running around in circles or wringing your hands in despair.
What has helped you most when facing a difficult time in your life? How have you been able to tap into your resources, remind yourself of your brilliance, and shine under pressure?
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