Daily Motivator - July

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July 30

Always a way through

There is always a way through. Calm down, take a breath, back away from the drama and find that way.

Life’s realities are not always pleasant or comforting or convenient. Accept reality, and at the same time, refuse to be stopped by it.

Steady your nerves as the situation crashes down around you. Then pick up the pieces and do something useful, helpful, good, and valuable with them.

Keep your cool when tensions are hot. Engage your steady hand to navigate through rough and roiling passages.

There is always a way through. And on the other side, great value, opportunity, a new, stronger perspective.

With grace and confidence, see beyond the disruptions of the moment to a positive vision of what can be. With calm determination, lead the way there.

— Ralph Marston

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July 31

Look objectively

How do you look objectively at your situation? By refusing to make it about you.

Pretend that the problem you’re dealing with is happening to someone else. What advice would you give that person?

Set aside your fear, insecurity, resentment. Let go of the impulse to feel sorry for yourself.

Get in the habit of seeing each situation for what it is. Free yourself from your emotional burdens and biases, and focus on a highly effective response.

How would the most disciplined, successful person you know handle the situation? That is precisely what you can do, starting now.

Rise above your own narrow concerns and open yourself to a far wider set of possibilities. Look objectively, and discover how powerful and effective you can be.

— Ralph Marston