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Lucky or Unlucky? (6)
I read about a study they did with people that thought they were lucky and those that did not. Both groups were studied. Sure enough the lucky group always had things go their way, while the unlucky group did not. After very close examination of both groups they found some profound differences. The only difference was the way they thought about themselves.
For example: if a person from both groups lost their jobs, the lucky person was upbeat and just thought I will get another job, I always do, and proceeded to go on interviews and eventually found a job. The unlucky person thought, I am unlucky, I will not find a job and was so down that they did not put much effort into finding a job and had a harder time finding one.
In the end the only real difference between the lucky and unlucky people was the way they thought. We are all programed to think others are luckier, or we can't have this or we can do this or that. Think in reverse and things will change.
As Luck Would Have It
I read about a study they did with people that thought they were lucky and those that did not. Both groups were studied. Sure enough the lucky group always had things go their way, while the unlucky group did not. After very close examination of both groups they found some profound differences. The only difference was the way they thought about themselves.
For example: if a person from both groups lost their jobs, the lucky person was upbeat and just thought I will get another job, I always do, and proceeded to go on interviews and eventually found a job. The unlucky person thought, I am unlucky, I will not find a job and was so down that they did not put much effort into finding a job and had a harder time finding one.
In the end the only real difference between the lucky and unlucky people was the way they thought. We are all programed to think others are luckier, or we can't have this or we can do this or that. Think in reverse and things will change.
As Luck Would Have It
.....And always remember, be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.
Very good point!! Make sure you know what you want!!
Close on the heels of the concept of 'luck' is the idea of being grateful for what you have. I'm willing to bet that 'unlucky' people often tend to forget what they have to be grateful for. Sometimes I'm guilty of that, myself, especially after having a pretty hectic year emotionally, last year.
But I'm happy to say that often, especially when I'm in my car, I remember things I still have that I'm grateful for- and there's quite a bit I have to be thankful for. Such as my car. I'm grateful I have a way to get around town; I'm grateful for the family I have even if some are far away; I'm grateful I have enough money to pay my bills and for food; grateful for my 2 cats; am grateful for my health and that I have all four of my limbs (whereas some don't and need wheelchairs); grateful for my friends.. and my list goes on. I may not have all I had last year, but I do still have a lot. Sometimes it's good to remind yourself of these things if /when things aren't (always) going your way. Even if your list gets down to things you might not think of much, like having both arms and legs, having roof over your head, etc (assuming you do), having a dryer that works.. You might find you have a lot more going for yourself than you thought! :)
Lynn