Mind Gone Wild Or NOT

Recently I wrote and article about 'The Sleeper'. A person who just drifts through life always wanting better but never reaching for it. After getting those thoughts out in written form I started to think about all of the thoughts processed in the mind of a Sleeper.

Here are 20 of the ones I came up with:

• See problems and not opportunities.

• What if it doesn't work?

• Opportunities never come my way.

• When is it my turn?

• Money is hard to obtain.

• I'll just sleep in today - tends to do this every day.

• The world needs more love but I'll be damned if I'm the first to show it.

• Being vulnerable is a weakness.

• Learning is a chore of the past.

• I don't want to work. Let alone go the 'extra mile'.

• It's their fault!

• Nothing goes right for me.

• Never show your weaknesses.

• I don't have any skills.

• I hate change and want no part in it!

• I'm not worthy of being loved.

• I'd much rather remain ignorant. Nothing is expected of me that way.

• I can't do anything right.

• I won't try because I fear failing.

• What if they laugh at me?

There are many many more that can be listed and detailed but these are a good start to recognizing some of the stories that we tell ourselves.

Comments

[Steve]

I like this, and I can relate it to a lot of people I know. What would the right mindset and thought phrases be?

[Tim]

Steve - Thanks for stopping by. Its good to hear from you again. I'm working on another post that will talk about the positive side of the thoughts listed above so stay tuned!