How to Take Control of Your Day and Live a More Positive Life
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Hey, hey, beautiful human! Today, I want to share one simple yet powerful mindset shift that has completely changed how I approach my day, and I promise it’ll only take a few minutes of your time. I know what it’s like to wake up and feel overwhelmed or anxious before your feet even hit the floor. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to let the day decide for you—you decide the kind of day you’ll have.
Why This Topic Matters
I was inspired by an incredible quote from Steve Maraboli: “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control over what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” This resonated with me because so many of us get stuck worrying about things outside our control. When we focus on what we can control—our own reactions—we free ourselves to live more confidently and positively.
The Mindset Shift: Decide Your Day
Instead of waking up and passively waiting to see if it’ll be a good day or a bad day, make the choice right away. Choose to have a good day. Understand that no matter what life throws to you, your reaction determines whether it becomes a crisis or just another bump in the road. Remember, people don’t make you angry; you allow their actions to trigger anger. Circumstances don’t stress you out; your reaction is what causes stress. And that means you have the power to change your approach.
Everything Is Figureoutable
One little mantra that has saved me from countless spirals is “Everything is figureoutable.” This simple phrase is like a mental reset button. Anytime I start to worry or stress, I remind myself out loud that there’s always a solution. A spilled coffee, a flat tire, lost keys—none of these are the end of the world when you decide to remain calm, find a solution, and move forward.
Conclusion
Your life might already be so much better than you realize. By consciously choosing a positive reaction, you’ll see that obstacles are more manageable than you first thought. So, tomorrow morning, I challenge you to wake up and declare, “I’m deciding my day.” Don’t forget: everything is figureoutable, and the more you recognize this, the more your confidence and self-love will grow.
Ready to dive deeper?
Keep reading for an even more detailed breakdown of how to take control of your day and live more positively.
When we talk about “deciding your day,” it goes beyond a simple morning affirmation. It’s a commitment to approach every obstacle and inconvenience with a proactive spirit. After all, the majority of our stress doesn’t come from events themselves but from our reactions to them.
From the moment you open your eyes, you set the tone for everything that follows. If you’re constantly waiting to “see what happens,” you’re handing your power over to outside forces. But when you wake up and decide, “Today is going to be a positive day,” you’re training your mind to look for solutions rather than problems.
A major point I touched on in the episode is that nothing is inherently good or bad—it’s our reaction that labels it so. By practicing calmness and patience, you start to see the difference between a genuine emergency and a minor inconvenience. Most of the time, you’ll realize it’s the latter.
Deeper Insight: “Everything Is Figureoutable”
Borrowing from the concept I mentioned in the episode, this idea has truly been a game-changer. “Everything is figureoutable” means that no matter what happens, there’s always a way through. That doesn’t mean you have to be thrilled when things go wrong. It means acknowledging that life has curves and detours, yet you’re capable of navigating them. It shifts your perspective from defeat to possibility.
Real Life Application
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When you sense stress creeping in, pause. Take a breath and remind yourself, “Everything is figureoutable.” This interrupts the knee-jerk reaction and reframes your thinking.
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Most problems are inconveniences, not life-or-death emergencies. Ask yourself, “Will this matter next week, or next month?” Often, the answer is no.
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Instead of blaming people or circumstances, channel your energy toward resolving the issue. It’s a far more productive use of your mental space.
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