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.”  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.  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.  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  focus on the best possible way this “problem” could turn out.  I also know the more positive energy I carry, the more positive I respond and relate to everyone.    Give it a try!

Dr. Lorri and Oliver

Here’s to the BEST in life.

Dr. Lorri