Morning Inspiration

GREAT morning everyone!

"Worry never accomplishes anything. When you have a problem, it is best to concentrate on the solution to that problem, not the problem itself." -Thomas D. Willhite

Despite knowing what I know about assumptions, I am going to assume every one of you has experienced what it is like to worry. I understand some of you may deny this and that means this message is not for you. As Young Professionals I am going to assume you have worried. We have so much to worry about: getting good grades, getting into a good school, keeping scholarships, paying tuition, getting the books you ordered online on time for school, adjusting to living in the "real" world, finding a job after graduation, making a good impression at a new job and the list goes on and on.

Today's challenge is for all of you to learn to focus on the solution to the things causing you to worry. Make a list of the things you worry about and figure out how to alleviate the worry. Putting them down on paper will help you form an accurate picture of what your priorities should be. Prioritize each worry and attack each one with specificity and seriousness of purpose. If it is something that keeps you up at night or causes you to lose focus, you should put it at the top of your list. Focus on what you can control and what you have the power to change. You can't change the fact that you will have responsibilities, but you can change how you approach them. If you are worried about your student loan debt, contact your lender and ask for a payment plan that works for you. If you are worried about not getting challenging tasks at work, set up a meeting with your supervisor to discuss your expectations. If you are worried about getting a job, set aside time every day during which you send off job applications. There is a solution to everything, you have to be willing to acknowledge your problems and work through your true emotions in order to find it but its there. If your worry persists and you start to feel like you cannot get a handle on it on your own, seek professional help or the assistance of family and friends.

Bottom line: Don't walk around filled with and troubled by worry every day. You will get wrinkles and start to age beyond your years. Ok that was vain, judge me. You should be living in the moment and enjoying the opportunity to live another day, NOT consumed by worry.


Today's Song Choice: Beyonce feat Jay-Z-Forever Young (LIVE)


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