10 Things to Remember When things do not go as planned

There are moments when nothing seems to be going as planned and when everything you want seems out of reach. That’s life for you, YOU reading this. Let go of what you think your life is supposed to look like and sincerely appreciate it for everything that it is.  Rather, learn from the experience and don’t let the little things that are out of your control dominate you.

Your best strategy for living is to make the best and most positive use of the present moment, even when it disappoints you and best believe that nothing is out of reach when you realize it’s all in your head.

See 10 things to remind yourself in times like this;

1. You don’t need baggage from yesterday clouding your vision of today’s blessings. The only thing stopping you 98% of the time is your mind and the thoughts you entertain.  So take a deep breath and recenter yourself.  You become a true master of your life when you learn how to master your focus where your attention goes.  Value what you give your energy to.  Focus your limited energy on what matters most in the present.

2. It’s truly powerful and beautiful when a person’s intentions are genuine. So remember to do things for the right reasons, even when things don’t work out as planned.  Your “why” must be bigger than the disappointments and challenges you face.  Seriously, as often as you can, remind yourself why!  With a strong enough reason why, you’ll be able to do what’s required at any time and in any circumstance.

3. Most people end up cheating on themselves and others, again and again, simply because they pay more attention to what they’re missing, rather than what they have. Meditate on this, so you don’t fall back into old, tired patterns.  This one gets the best of even the best of us.  Toxic habits and behaviors always try to sneak back in when we’re doing better.  Stay focused.

4. You will end up heartbroken if you expect people will always do for you as you do for them. Not everyone has the same heart as you.  Forgive them!  Yes, forgive them, not because they absolutely deserve forgiveness, but because you absolutely deserve peace of mind.  Free yourself of the burden of being an eternal victim.

5. If somebody is working on themselves and changing for the better, it’s unnecessary to keep bringing up their past. People can change and grow.  Take this to heart, and show yourself the same courtesy too.  Oftentimes you don’t even realize that you’re blocking your own present blessings by holding on to the past.  Start letting go.  Be here now.

6. Calmness is a human superpower. The ability to not overreact or take things personally keeps your mind clear and your heart at peace.  It’s never too late to change your attitude about something you can’t change.  Just decide to make the best of it.  Take life day by day and be grateful for the little things.  No excuses.  Let go of all the purposeless drama, aimless time-wasters, and mental clutter that keeps getting in your way.  Don’t let negative self-talk weaken you.

7. Everything gets a bit uncomfortable when it’s time for a change. That’s just a part of the growth process.  Things will get better.  Be patient, and remind yourself that you will never have to force anything that’s truly meant to be.  Just do your best and don’t try to force things. Let go and allow the right blessings to flow.

8. The wrong choices can bring us to the right places. The biggest failures often carry the best lessons.  When you fail to get what you want, consider that it just might be a blessing in disguise.  Seriously, be grateful that certain connections and situations didn’t work out.  If you didn’t let go and learn, you would be stuck with false promises. Celebrate your progress.

It’s about letting go of fantasies, accepting reality, having faith in your journey, and appreciating all the little things that are within your reach along the way.

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