Today’s video will teach you a tool that I use almost every morning before I get to work. It helps me to be more productive, more efficient, and increases the amount of pride I feel (because it supports me in accomplishing hard things).
From The Tools , by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels.
1. Focus on the pain you’re avoiding; see it appear in front of you as a cloud. Silently scream, ‘Bring it on!’ to demand the pain; you want it because it has great value.
2. Scream silently, ‘I love pain!’ as you keep moving forward. Move so deeply into the pain you’re at one with it.
3. Feel the cloud spit you out and close behind you. Say inwardly, ‘Pain sets me free!’ As you leave the cloud, feel yourself propelled forward into a realm of pure light.
Let me know if you try this tool and find it useful by leaving a comment below.
Hi Alison,
Very succinct summary of an empowering visualization process that can help on those “low energy” or “my mind is going in different direction” days. It can feel painful to start a large task, even one that I want to do and am anticipating the pay-off!
I will share this with my teenage daughter with ADD so she can articulate the “pain” and psyche herself up to grow. Just knowing that adults go through this too will be a comfort to her.
Thanks
You’re welcome! Thanks for your thoughtful comment LJ. I hope the tool comes in handy for you and your daughter.