Maybe you’re that person who finds fault with everything. Nothing is ever good enough. You are the cloud behind every silver lining.
You go to a restaurant and the napkins are itchy. The ground pepper isn’t ground enough. One of your fork tines was slightly bent.
If this is you, then guess what? You possess the one skill necessary to see the world in a more positive, uplifting way.
You possess an amazing attention to detail. You can assess a situation and laser focus on every tiny flaw. And because you have practiced, you are very good at it.
Now imagine how much better your life would be if you turned your attention to the details you enjoyed. What if you used your powers for good? All it takes is a desire to do it.
A high percentage of NFL players have successful business careers after their playing days are done. It’s not because they continue to run fast and knock people over. Their time on the gridiron was accentuated by focus, determination, and an ability to work with others. Those skills are not exclusive to sports.
After they retired, they took their existing skills and applied them to other endeavors. Can you think of a profession that doesn’t require focus, determination and teamwork? Probably not.
You can do the same with your power of observation. Repackage. Repurpose. Rewhatever you call it. In life, you find what you are looking for. If you want to complain, you’ll find something to complain about. If you want to live a happier, more fulfilling life, you’ll find a reason to be happy.
And if you still have doubt, then think about this. I was able to find something positive and encouraging about your negative attitude.
You find what you are looking for. What are you looking for today?
Part of my goal is to demystify the field of mental health. I welcome comments or questions.
In addition to being an LPC, I also fancy myself a writer. If you are a mental health professional and need creative consultation for your business literature, contact me.
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