Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. Half FullAs she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?”

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”

She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”

Remember to put the glass down…

I found this on the internet of course, and could not find a source to give credit.  It was a very clear message and wanted to share it.  Enjoy!  ~Bill

 

Bill Nickerson has been in the Mortgage Industry since 1991.  Feel free to contact him at 978-273-3227 or email at bill@billnickerson.com

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