3703: Embracing What Is by Eric Teplitz on Shifting our Mindset and Making Thoughtful Choices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3703: Eric Teplitz reminds us that embracing a situation doesn’t mean ignoring discomfort or pretending everything is perfect, it means identifying the opportunities and hidden benefits in what’s already present. Whether stuck in traffic or facing unemployment, we can develop the skill of transforming frustrating moments into meaningful ones by shifting our mindset and making thoughtful choices. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://inspiredlivingblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/embracing-what-is/ Quotes to ponder: "We embrace a situation by recognizing and taking advantage of the positive aspects of it and/or the opportunities present within it." "Each time we are successful in embracing what is, we develop this muscle further and become more resourceful." "The 'grass is always greener' mentality is a trap. It ensures that we will feel unhappy with any situation we find ourselves in." Episode references: Groundhog Day: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices