Living in the Day, it takes practice!

When it comes to facing life’s challenges folks in recovery are typically taught to live in the day. In other words we cannot overcome a major issue all at once. Take the time to evaluate the situation and not project what the outcome will be. In early recovery we tend to project the result as a negative outcome. Often these negative projections lead to “analysis paralysis”. We freeze!

When we freeze it only hurts our progress. Typically, only negative results occur from this form of inaction. The key is not to lose control of your emotions, stay in the moment and in control when everything around you is out of control. You must focus on where you want to go and not on your fear.

How do you accomplish this? It takes practice start with the little things that come up. I was recently reminded of a technique to utilize when your car is out of control. It is strongly recommended to focus on where you want the car to head rather then on where you do not want the vehicle to end up. In other words focus on the open road and not the trees! This is exactly what we need to do in our lives. Focus on where we want to go in life rather than on where we do not want to go.

Focus equals Power, focus enough on what you want and you will condition yourself to steer out of the spin in total control.