Throughout my life there are times where I have learned, whether I like it or not, that what I think about affects my feelings, which in turn affects my actions, which in turn affects…well actually creates, my life.
Driving to Laguna Beach 2 years ago, as I was cogitating over my current problem du jour, I began the conversation in my mind….”you know better than to be focusing on the negative.” Â And my mind actually responded with a justification…that I will be more able to handle the negative, if the situation turns out that way, because I will have thought about my response and prepared for it. Â My mind is so smart…at least it thinks it is!
In reality, it does not help me to think of the possible “worst case scenarios”, because as I play them out in my head, I also create an emotional feeling of stress and worry in my body….just like my worst case scenarios are actually happening. Â Not only will I have to live through the worst case scenario if it actually does happen, I am living through several versions in my mind.
Suddenly, I had the realization…why not focus on the BEST Case Scenario. What I know for sure is that I certainly feel emotionally and physically better when I Â focus on the best possible way this “problem” could turn out. Â I also know the more positive energy I carry, the more positive I respond and relate to everyone. Â Â Give it a try!
Dr. Lorri and Oliver
Here’s to the BEST in life.
Dr. Lorri
Tags: BEST Case Scenario, negative thinking, positive thinking
I LOVE this!
After learning about BEST case scenario from Dr. Lorri, I started to apply it to my daily life. What I can tell you from my heart is that I’ve have had MORE FUN in situations that I would have originally thought impossible, difficult, stressful, etc (…you get the picture)!
What a gift it is to have fun in life situations that could have turned out with a more negative outcome! I choose fun!
I used to imagine worst case scenarios to prepare myself too — just in case. It took a long time for me to comprehend just how powerful our thoughts are when it comes to creating our reality. I don’t visualize worst case scenarios anymore, but when I read this post, I realized that I don’t always consider the ‘feelings’ that I am creating by my thoughts.
Best case scenario sounds like such a positive and productive use of mind energy, a way to prepare yourself for the best possible outcome – just in case. Thank you, Dr. Lorri!