Moms Getting More Done With Positive Thinking
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There are few people found doing more juggling and multi-tasking than most mothers do on a daily basis. Routines and multi-tasting is hard enough on the best of days, but having children always leaves the possibility of that extra complication with the unexpected. Fatigued and worn out moms may take a look at the mountain of laundry and the extra-long to-do this on the fridge and ask themselves what the whole point is.
One attitude able to be developed by all busy mothers is positive thinking. We're not talking about just getting through today, but to make the endeavour productive and pleasurable at the same time. It has been long known to psychologists and physiologists that any negative thoughts not only have an impact on the mind, but on the body as well. If you are already overloaded and have to run on autopilot, the simple idea of that pile of laundry may be the last straw before you reach exhaustion.
Substituting Positive Thoughts
Your busy days can be worked through with a positive attitude in respect to the way you react to all aspects of them. It's an option you make to sink into the sofa feeling helpless, just as it's an option to motivate yourself to getting things done, and reaping the benefits afterwards. In the cultivation of a 'can-do' attitude you may find yourself having to work at it a little harder in the beginning, but soon enough it will be easier to deal with your new positive outlook.
Negative thinking a primarily a learned phenomenon, but may also be a result of a predisposition to optimism or pessimism. A learned phenomenon can be unlearned by identifying your various patterns of negative and positive thinking. If you can easily relate to any of the examples below, it may just be time for you to do something about it.
Disregard of the positive: The work day has come to an end, and that mountain of laundry is still sitting there. One can easily forget all the things you did accomplish during the day, and place all focus on what actually was completed during the day.
The blame game: Although you may be at fault for not completing all of your tasks for the day, playing the blame game or berating yourself is not going to help. It will only amplify the negative feelings of failure or inadequacy.
Black, white and nothing in between: If you happen to be prone to 'all or nothing' answers or methods of assessing situations, you are amongst the ranks of people setting themselves up for negative thinking. Remember, perfection is rarely attainable.
Disastrous thinking: If you always expect the worst, or consider a minor setback to be a sign that the item on your list or step you have to take with be a disaster as well.
You can obtain positive thinking by taking a step back in order to make realistic assessments of any situation. Keep in mind the most mundane of tasks can be turned into a positive action if you work at it. Think of the pleasure you and your family will get when you have clean clothes to wear, and warmth in your home when it is cold. Replace the thoughts about how boring it is to clean the house with thoughts of less stress and the satisfaction received from having a tidy home. Remember at the same to be grateful to have a home to clean! For so many, that isn't even an option
The power of positive thinking will improve your efficiency, motivation and energy at the same time it endows you with peace of mind and contentment.
One attitude able to be developed by all busy mothers is positive thinking. We're not talking about just getting through today, but to make the endeavour productive and pleasurable at the same time. It has been long known to psychologists and physiologists that any negative thoughts not only have an impact on the mind, but on the body as well. If you are already overloaded and have to run on autopilot, the simple idea of that pile of laundry may be the last straw before you reach exhaustion.
Substituting Positive Thoughts
Your busy days can be worked through with a positive attitude in respect to the way you react to all aspects of them. It's an option you make to sink into the sofa feeling helpless, just as it's an option to motivate yourself to getting things done, and reaping the benefits afterwards. In the cultivation of a 'can-do' attitude you may find yourself having to work at it a little harder in the beginning, but soon enough it will be easier to deal with your new positive outlook.
Negative thinking a primarily a learned phenomenon, but may also be a result of a predisposition to optimism or pessimism. A learned phenomenon can be unlearned by identifying your various patterns of negative and positive thinking. If you can easily relate to any of the examples below, it may just be time for you to do something about it.
Disregard of the positive: The work day has come to an end, and that mountain of laundry is still sitting there. One can easily forget all the things you did accomplish during the day, and place all focus on what actually was completed during the day.
The blame game: Although you may be at fault for not completing all of your tasks for the day, playing the blame game or berating yourself is not going to help. It will only amplify the negative feelings of failure or inadequacy.
Black, white and nothing in between: If you happen to be prone to 'all or nothing' answers or methods of assessing situations, you are amongst the ranks of people setting themselves up for negative thinking. Remember, perfection is rarely attainable.
Disastrous thinking: If you always expect the worst, or consider a minor setback to be a sign that the item on your list or step you have to take with be a disaster as well.
You can obtain positive thinking by taking a step back in order to make realistic assessments of any situation. Keep in mind the most mundane of tasks can be turned into a positive action if you work at it. Think of the pleasure you and your family will get when you have clean clothes to wear, and warmth in your home when it is cold. Replace the thoughts about how boring it is to clean the house with thoughts of less stress and the satisfaction received from having a tidy home. Remember at the same to be grateful to have a home to clean! For so many, that isn't even an option
The power of positive thinking will improve your efficiency, motivation and energy at the same time it endows you with peace of mind and contentment.
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