07/19/2023
This short article from a top Real Estate Executive may resonate with you. I shared it with a few of you, and realized it has value for all of us. What a great way to target the feelings you WANT!
The Five-Minute Rule: Embracing The Temporary Nature of Emotions
I used to allow myself to be whipsawed by my feelings. I would go from one emotion to another, traveling from feeling anxious to bored to depressed or excited. I was most comfortable in those extreme states. There was a sense of “I am in control.” Where I felt uncomfortable was when I felt calm or peaceful. Then I would feel like I wasn’t doing enough or needed to be concerned about something. I felt out of control. My belief system was if I am not worried, I should be or I wouldn't get ahead or might miss something. I worshiped my emotions constantly, desiring to feel one way or another. Still, I was never satisfied with where I was. Finally wanting to change, I began to ask myself, "How would I like to feel in this situation?" and to practice affirmations and positive thoughts about the intended result. I decided to control my emotions rather than let them control me. I made the decision to de-emphasize my emotions. To not give them so much power. A good friend of mine always says, “If you want a new feeling? Wait five minutes.” Emotions and feelings are like the weather, they are constantly changing.