Harnessing the Power of Perception: The Choice between Strength and Misery
Posted on August 03, 2023 by Rini Adhikari, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.
We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.
Our minds are incredibly powerful tools. They have the capacity to sculpt our experiences, shape our realities, and transform our lives. How we perceive our circumstances, our challenges, our successes, and our failures is a testament to this power. More importantly, it is often a direct reflection of the choices we make. We either choose to make ourselves miserable or we choose to make ourselves strong. Intriguingly, the energy required for either outcome is virtually the same.
Making ourselves miserable often comes from a place of negative self-talk, fear, and victim mentality. We get tangled in the web of “what ifs,” and focus on the potential hardships, misfortunes, and worst-case scenarios. We dwell on the past or worry about the future, forgetting to live in the present. This is a pattern that requires a significant amount of mental and emotional energy. It’s hard work to sustain a perspective steeped in misery.
On the flip side, making ourselves strong requires positive self-talk, resilience, and a warrior mentality. Instead of dreading the potential obstacles, we see them as opportunities for growth. We learn from the past, plan for the future, but importantly, we live in the present moment. We focus on cultivating resilience, learning from our experiences, and moving forward with determination and hope. This too is hard work, but it’s the kind that uplifts us, empowering us to become the best versions of ourselves.
The energy spent dwelling on negativity can be equally spent fostering positivity and strength. It’s all about channeling your mental and emotional resources in the right direction.
The choice between making ourselves miserable or strong is truly ours to make. It’s not about the amount of work involved; it’s about the outcome that we desire. So why not choose strength? Why not opt for resilience and optimism over fear and despair? Remember, it takes just as much effort to build a life you love as it does to stay stuck in a cycle of misery. Make the choice today that aligns with your highest good and watch as your world transforms around you.
