Can greater emotional stability in your life be achieved?
My 3 life lessons for emotional stability brought a greater focus on how I interact with my spouse, family, and friends.
I’m sure most of us desire stronger relationships with others; correct?
Improving stronger bonds with others begins with how we control our emotions. These three steps towards emotional stability provided a path for me to a more composed response when in troubled waters. I am sure it can do the same for you. There is an assessment tool I have used and it is free which provides a good overview of the five factors pointing to better emotional stability. Click here for the free online assessment for insight into the makeup of your personality. I desire to be of a sound mind, able to face adverse circumstances with my dignity in check.
You can read my last post on this subject here.
This post is a continuation of the eleven statements I wrote several years ago to improve my outlook on life.
Read on for my 3 life lessons for emotional stability that I continue to work out in my life.
6. Alternatives; which means that I should always be open to other choices. I will make better decisions when I do my research on what choice I should make in any given situation. I should not pretend to ‘know it all’ but be open to counsel.
7. Adjust to my present stresses . When I’m in a stressful situation I must evaluate my habits, my attitude, and my behaviors, perhaps the pressure I’m feeling is self-inflicted.
8. Analyze by putting in careful thought before taking action. I should question if my thought patterns are determined by my upbringing, and by my social connections? Part of analyzing my current position understands past relationships may not play an important role where I am today.
It is so important to realize our emotions can be governed by keeping an open mind to different choices. Choosing to recognize where my stress originates and knowing the current season of life I now am living.
“Two natures beat within my breast. The one is foul; the one is blessed. The one I love, the one I hate. The one I feed will dominate.” Anonymous
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The above quote and the scripture works in harmony to keep my emotions in check. “A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.”(Proverbs 29:11 NKJV)
My quest continues for emotional stability even in adverse situations. How about you?
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Addressing three issues, I deal with in my retirement years.
First off, I look at my life as a book of having many chapters. When I finish one chapter of a book, I do not throw the book away, no, I turn the page revealing a new episode. So it is in life. Previous chapters record my history. A new chapter opens for me to experience. My life book purposely omits an index, and yours also does. I can address my past and current life’s successes and failures but it is not possible to index future events which will complete my life’s book.
Here are 3, of the many, issues I’m addressing in retirement.
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Number one: Reality!
Am I secure in my present state? Do I have an ongoing internal discussion with myself as to a personal truth? When I survey my Christian faith, is it vibrant? Is my physical body in the best of health? Am I satisfied with the state of my relationships, with my spouse, my children, my siblings and my friends? If I do not face my reality, it will slam me in my face someday.
John Townsend, in his book, ‘Leadership Beyond Reason,’ makes this statement:
“Reality happens, and it always wins.”
Consider this;
Face reality as it is, not as you, [I], wish it to be.” Peter Koestenbaum
Number two: Recognition!
I’m not talking about me gaining recognition.
Am I living with a sense of unending gratitude for what I have and for those who have poured into my life?
Does my behavior exhibit a genuine sense of gratitude?
Do I work on being a kind person?
I want to recognize the successes of others and grieve with their losses equally.
“The more you express gratitude for what you have the more you will have to express gratitude for.“ – Zig Ziglar
Number three: Respect!
Am I worthy of the respect given me?
Lately, what have I done that is deserving of respect?
Do I willingly offer verbal admiration to family members and friends for their achievements?
I’m sure I can give more ‘pats on the back’ for jobs well done.
The light in my soul shines brightest when I’m fully engaged in the present.
When I take the time to consider these three, then my steps are made secure.
reality
recognition
respect
Do you need more wisdom for your journey into and through retirement? Remembering these scriptures will help.
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:5 NLT)
He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. (Proverbs 2:7 NLT)
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Can greater emotional stability in your life be achieved?
