Regain control over small, manageable things
from The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
How to Apply This
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Write down your feelings in your journal.
Verbalize the stress and helplessness you are feeling. -
Make two columns on the paper.
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Identify the aspects of the situation you control and which you don’t.
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Focus on what you have control over.
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Pick one thing to start working on immediately.
Small successes can add up to significant achievements.
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