Even if I take a wrong turn, I can find another route to success.

On those days when it seems like everything has headed south on you, here is a little affirmation that you can read to yourself when you need a little “stabilizing”.

It works! It makes you slow down for a minute and catch your breathe.

I used this yesterday when I discovered that the sign up form I had been using, or thought I had been using, was not functioning properly. That meant that everyone who had signed up to receive information had not received it! I had worked really hard to set that program up, and come to find out no one had been getting it!

Utter devastation would be putting it mildly!

Anyway the sun came up the next day and it was time to start again. So when you are beating your self up, take a minute and review this little affirmation, it may help!

Even if I take a wrong turn, I can find another route to success.

If I steer my vessel in the wrong direction, I can find a map and chart out a new course. Stopping is not an option. I will find my way as long as I keep my eyes on the prize.

Success is a journey, not a destination. That is why I strive to make each step count. A positive attitude helps me move forward and, even when I am unsure of where I am, I am not lost. Instead, I choose to become a trailblazer. The generation coming behind me will have access to another route thanks to my resolve to stay the course and forge a new path.

When I come to a fork in the road I trust my intuition to guide me. Being spontaneous in this way helps me release my inner self and experience success in a new way. Spontaneity gives me freedom.

Missing a turn causes me no panic because I know that I have countless options; I am not limited to only one way. A wrong turn may lead me to find a new way. The opportunity to explore the unknown excites me.

Although it feels daring to get off the fast-paced highway of life and take the scenic route, detours can be worthwhile because they lead me to discover the beautiful things in life that I otherwise may have missed. The road less traveled is filled with the most stunning sights.

Flexibility allows me to prosper despite failure. Being flexible gives me the strength to keep going when I would rather stop.



When you are reading through this, take the time to think about the statements individually.

Well, that’s it for today! Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Don

Ps. Here are a few relevant questions you can ask yourself when you get a free, quiet moment.



Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What do I do when I reach a dead end?
2. How might I become less rigid and more flexible?
3. What changes can I make to ensure that I enjoy the journey just as much as the end reward?


Just posted a new article over at Functional Stress Management looking at using Positive Self-Talk to achieve your goals.