Expect good things to happen to you | March 10, 2009

Did you wake up this morning looking at the negative side of your equation? Do you feel a little bit like things aren't going your way? Does it seem like everybody else is having a better time than you are?

If so, then I'm writing this especially for you. Spend one minute -- that's right, one -- wrapped in these feelings, whatever they are. I'll pause while you do that.

OK, ready to continue? Now that you've acknowledged and owned the negative feelings, it's time to change your focus. Now, spend five minutes thinking about the good things you have going for you right now (they can be big or small). Write them down.

Then spend another few minutes thinking of all the great ideas you have for addressing one key concern or issue facing you today. For instance, if you're feeling overwhelmed because you want to lose weight but nothing seems to be working, then write down as many (healthy) weight-loss ideas as you can think of. If you're at a loss, browse a respected weight-loss or fitness Web site. If your concern is how to go after a new market in your business or boost income, brainstorm ideas to do that. Write down your ideas. The point here is to see the opportunities to address whatever is bugging you.

Judy Christie, an author friend who also is a Web site client of RootSky Creative, wrote a good book to help you with this. It's called Goodbye Murphy's Law: Whatever Can Go Wrong, God Can Make Right. This book really helps you address those tough, challenging days. Check it out if you want even more help in this area.

The key is to switch your focus to the good of your situation and the opportunities that await you. You've gotten off to a good start, if you did the exercise here. Now spend the rest of today seeking out those opportunities and acting upon them. You'll be surprised what turns up.

Expect good things to happen.