Day 2 - Unlocking Secrets To Better Decisions Stop & Think Challenge

How did Day 1 of the STOP & THINK Challenge go for you?

Today's challenge is to stop and think of ways you can be a blessing.

When you learn to think and act on behalf of others, you will lighten your own load and your frown will turn upside down. Try it!

Wanting everything to go according to our plan is an unrealistic view point. If we try and force others to do it our way, or immediately react negatively to anything or anyone that opposes us, we can become very lonely people.

Go with the flow and accept the fact that God is in control, not us!

Jon Gordon writes, "If you're concerned about the future, I know how you feel. I lost my job in 2001. The company sank faster than the Titanic. I thought it was the worst event of my life. I was two months away from bankruptcy. I had a wife, two children, a mortgage, no health insurance, and very little savings. I was a paycheck away from losing it all. I had to make some important decisions. Eventually they led to the work I now do as a writer, consultant, and speaker. I went from Fired to Fired Up! My lay-off led to my life's mission. What I thought was the worst, led to the best. When the wave hits, we have a choice: Allow it to crush us or learn from it, and ride it to a positive future. We can move forward with determination and fatih that our best days are ahead."

When things aren't going your way. Stop & Think before reacting.

In God's Holy Word, there is a passage of scripture in chapter 15, verse 18 of Proverbs that says this, "A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel."

In order to be a blessing to those around you, it is is important to remember that people prone to quick anger escalate disagreements, while those who are patient and slow to anger, think more clearly, de-escalate conflict, and bring peace.

As you go through this day - stop & think about what triggers your immediate actions.

Stop & Think before you speak. Let's do our part to turn frowns upside down today!

You're off to a good start - more to come tomorrow!

Thought for the day - Some people continually change jobs, mates, and friends, but they never think of changing themselves.

Have a Great Day!