Focus on a Solution

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

There are always solutions available to us - if we are open to finding them. Many times we get caught up in the problems and focusing on what is not working in our lives.

Just for today focus on all the things that are working in your life. When you shift your focus you may find a solution lies within the successes you do have. List the things that are working and see if a common thread appears. Is it your attitude that is working? Is it your time management? Is it your ability to lighten up and laugh at yourself? Is it your communication with others? Is it that you can remain calm in the midst of crisis? Is it that you think outside the box? Is it that you invite someone in for a fresh perspective?
Whatever is working for you, therein lies a possible solution to a current problem. IF you still cannot find a solution from what is working then consider doing the opposite of what you usually do. If you always have to stay involved consider passing it on to a friend or colleague to help. Consider consulting someone that normally you would not. If you would stay with the problem relentlessly consider taking a break, set it aside and come back to it later.

There is always a solution if your focus is on finding one.

Affirm:
    Today I take what IS working in my life and apply it to something that is not and see the solution appear.

Have a Soltution Filled Wednesday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating YOU with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Everyday in Every Way!

Refocus Energy on the Solution

Get Jazzed & Joyful Thought:

For every problem there is a solution. However it helps if there is more focus on finding the solution than on complaining about the problem itself.

So today observe whether your thoughts settle more on the problem or on searching for a solution. Retrain your brain to become solution focused. Before you tell anyone about a problem, come up with at least 2 possible solutions. If anyone wants to bring you a problem ask them to bring two possible solutions with them.
There is a difference between passing the problem on OR offering up some solutions that can trigger a brainstorming solution session.
And here is a hint: If every possible solution keeps getting shot down or discarded right away then chances are that the problem isn't the only problem.

Affirm:
     When I refocus on finding a solution it makes it easier to see one or hear one when it shows up.

Have a Limitless Solutions Tuesday!
Mary Ellen
Motivating You with Positive Power!
Get Jazzed & Joyful About You, Every Day in Every Way!