Wish it were easier to know the “best” next step to take?
In this #BeHappyGetResults series, I’ve shared how increasing your awareness about yourself (by going inward) can be a powerful step for getting results you desire. Now, it’s time to take your awareness to the next level by focusing it – – i.e., paying attention – – in the present moment. The answers you’re looking for in life and your strength live here.
I’ve already mentioned one tool for focusing your awareness or paying attention which is to practice PMA. To learn more about PMA, check out this article. And, in this post, I’m sharing a simple way to pay attention in the present moment to get answers you seek.
Simple 3 step process to get answers…
I like to use the following 3 steps to help get answers in my life:
Ask “what is true in this moment?”
- This is the only truth that exists. The past has happened. And, no one knows what the future will bring.
Let go of resisting.
- When you notice an answer to the question above, don’t fight it. Remember, that answer might not look like what you thought or expected. But, it doesn’t mean it’s the “wrong” answer.
Be open to getting information or clues or truth.
- Practice acceptance of “what is” and reconnect with your intention (for the situation). Then, explore or consider whatever comes up. This next piece of information, clue, or truth might lead you to a better result than you could have ever imagined.
Check out this example below:
When I was searching for hearing aids (to help with my genetic hearing loss), I was struggling with the brand my audiologist recommended and the insurance company couldn’t confirm the pair would be covered. My intention was to find a pair that provided the best hearing experience at the most affordable price. So, I applied the 3 step process above and the results were surprising! Here goes…
What is true in this moment?
- I didn’t have the hearing aids that worked best for me (at that point). And, my insurance company had finally confirmed the hearing aids wouldn’t be covered.
Let go of resisting.
- I was getting attached to this one option of hearing aids since I trusted my audiologist and had invested so much time into researching this option. But, I decided to let go of that attachment and recognize that these were not my only option. (Seems obvious, but have you ever been overwhelmed by options and just wanted to go with the most familiar one?)
Be open to getting information or clues or truth.
- So, I reconnected with my intention for the best experience at an affordable price. And, I kept an open mind as I was about to explore my other options. Before I did any more research, an acquaintance noticed I was wearing hearing aids. She explained she was an audiologist for a competing brand. She humbly offered me the opportunity to try her brand. Over a few months, I discovered this brand worked better for me, and she gave them to me for FREE!
Hope you can see how staying present in the moment and open to possibilities can lead to getting results (and even better results than you could have ever planned).
Action Step:
Where is one place in your life where you can practice this 3 step process?
Let me know if you try it and what comes up for you?
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