Book 7: Imagining a Successful Future Will Affect the Present

2. Controlling Negative Anticipation

Many of us are the type of people who automatically assume the worst in any situation. We start to anticipate anything that can go wrong and try to determine how we would handle anything that comes up. But if we learn to control these negative anticipations, we can begin to see any situation from the positive side. When we view the positive aspects of a situation, we feel more confident about our ability to handle them. Because no matter how big or scary a situation may seem, remaining positive and changing how we view the problem can make anything possible.

Example:

• Watch for hidden negative thoughts or assumptions
• Avoid jumping to conclusions
• Realize the problem is in the situation – not you