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When It Rains In Your Face - Try This
... try smiling - see how hard it is?
WizeDaily
December 07, 2023
When It Rains In Your Face, Try A Smile
When Life Throws Raindrops, Grin Back
It's an inevitable part of the human experience, an unexpected downpour that challenges our outlook and resilience.
Next time it is raining in your face and you are unprepared - try this:
Maintain a smile for just 3 minutes.
You’ll be surprised at how difficult this is to maintain!
You will keep finding yourself reverting back to a frown. The reason is down to how we have been conditioned.
Reminder to smile
Instead of seeing rain as an inconvenience, view it as a moment for joy. As life sending you a reminder to smile.
You get soaked. So what? You will soon get home and can change into warm, dry clothes.
Gratitude amidst the raindrops
When life rains on your parade, consider it a moment to practice gratitude. Think of it as an opportunity to be thankful. Thankful for a warm home and shelter.
Test your resilience
Smiling in the face of adversity isn't a sign of naivety but a declaration of resilience. It's a conscious choice to respond positively.
Find joy in the unexpected
When raindrops interrupt our plans, it's a nudge from the universe to find joy in the unexpected. Imagine the exhilaration of dancing in the rain instead of fretting about wet clothes. It's a simple act that echoes the profound truth that happiness is often a matter of perspective.
Quote 📝
Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.
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Have a GROWTH mindset
Dweck introduces the idea that individuals can have either a fixed mindset or a growth mindset.
Recognize that your abilities can be developed through dedication, effort, and a love for learning.
Imagine two individuals faced with a challenging task—one with a fixed mindset and another with a growth mindset. The person with a fixed mindset may shy away from the task, fearing failure and the implication that they lack natural talent. In contrast, the individual with a growth mindset sees the challenge as a chance to learn and improve.
Just Some Thoughts 💭
● When you type out a response to someone's post, and then delete it because you don't want the hassle of arguing back and forth - you are getting older and wiser!
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