If you want someone to trust you then getting angry when they try to open up won't help. It is so important that what you do reflects the way you want things to turn out, otherwise what's the point? You can't just go around doing whatever you want and expecting or hoping that everything will … Continue reading Outcome based actions
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Finding comfort in the worst case scenario
Many people find comfort in the worst case scenario because deep down they know it'll never be as bad. Infact it will be significantly better. And so even if you're worried about the way something will turn out once you prepare yourself for the worst, you know that noo matter what happens you'll be able … Continue reading Finding comfort in the worst case scenario
Failed expectations
Sometimes the way you envision things in your mind isn't quite the way they pan out in real life. It can be difficult to accept when things don't turn out the way you expected them to. But this only really happens when reality fails your expectations. On the flipside when you're expectations are surpassed you're … Continue reading Failed expectations
Expecting the worst
Sometimes you might find yourself expecting the worst. You have this whole worst case scenario prepared in your mind that you don't even hold space for something good to happen. And so you then avoid the thing that you think will turn out badly until you can avoid it no more. But more often than … Continue reading Expecting the worst
The most likely scenario
When it comes to getting swept up in the future it's easy to get caught up in the worst case scenario. But it's also easy to get caught up in the ideal scenario. However, more often than not neither of them come true. The outcome ends up being what I'd call the most likely scenario, … Continue reading The most likely scenario
Putting pressure on the outcome
In periods of uncertainty we often put an excessive amount of pressure on a particular outcome. You tell yourself you'll be be happy if things turn out one way and that the other outcome will be a disaster. And of course, in life often one option is much better than the other. However, too much … Continue reading Putting pressure on the outcome
If it doesn’t work out
We're often brought up to believe that risk is a bad thing. But the truth is it depends on the risk. Packing up and moving to a new city could be considered risky but it's not a bad thing. On the flipside, gambling away your savings hoping to hit the big time is risky and … Continue reading If it doesn’t work out
Time to jump
It's easy to put things off and get caught up in analysing every possible outcome. You might find yourself visualising the path you're considering, hoping for a sign that the time to do it is now. Or maybe you go online and do some research hoping to find a story that resonates from someone that … Continue reading Time to jump
When it happens again
If you find yourself experiencing a difficult situation, similar to something you have faced in your past you have the opportunity to handle it differently and with new knowledge and experience. Don't just caught up in the thought of 'why is this happening to me again?'. Instead thing about what you can do to get … Continue reading When it happens again
Making difficult decisions
The feeling of regret is always uncomfortable, especially when you think that making a different choice would have led to a better life. When you reach this conclusion, what do you do next? Do you take charge, choose the other choice and commit to it in order to reach the outcome you believe is possible. … Continue reading Making difficult decisions