Career Pathway #193:
Hold a Larger Perspective
Kate Kriynovich
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 Often when I am feeling the stress of a situation, I can
reduce the anxiety and find some peace when I enlarge my perspective. If I
maintain my current thoughts, I stay in the rut. If I look at the bigger
picture, I begin to unravel the tension and let go of the current struggle. The
nature of what is irritating each of us is generally built on some smaller piece
of our day, month, or year. Rarely is it something that will have major impact
down the road or with a significant number of people in our lives.
So, if we can manage our frustrations and stress by expanding our view, why
don't we use that tactic as a matter of course? Some people do that naturally to
defuse difficulties, approaching life from a higher perspective. But many people
tend to hang on to their difficulties, turning them over and over again in their
mind. In such cases, it's as though we are not willing to let go of them until
we have carted them for awhile and felt the "pain."
If holding on to difficulties sounds familiar, then shifting to a broader
acceptance of the bumps in the road and infuriating circumstances could be of
great benefit. When you realize that you are ruminating over a difficulty, let
go of the immediacy of the issue. Ask yourself how important this will be in one
week, one month, or one year. Ask yourself how much energy and time you are
really willing to give this. Consider what other aspects of your work or
personal life deserve attention and time, and are of greater worth than the
current irritation.
And, then, there's always the tried and true wisdom of "sleep on it." When you
give yourself a little space and some relaxation, a natural byproduct is a
changed perspective.
Coaching Inquiries: How willing are you to let go of small irritants? Do you
give them time and energy, or do you move on? If you are having difficulty
letting go of something, are you at least willing to let go of some part of it?
What larger perspective can you embrace?
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Kate Kriynovich (Kate@LifeTrekCoaching.com)
LifeTrek Coaching International
Columbus, OH
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