{"id":10787,"date":"2012-06-27T00:56:49","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T08:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=10787"},"modified":"2013-09-18T14:56:50","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T22:56:50","slug":"7-things-to-do-about-what-you-cant-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/7-things-to-do-about-what-you-cant-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things To Do About What You Can\u2019t Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tourists are terrified!<\/p>\n

They tread over the glass walkway at China\u2019s Tianmen Mountain.<\/p>\n

This \u2018sky walk\u2019 like experience gives tourists terrifying thrills across the 200 ft long and 4700 ft high bridge as they look down into the peaks of smaller mountains and surrounding national park below.<\/p>\n

The best thing they can do at this situation is to JUST DON\u2019T LOOK DOWN.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p>\n

The same advice helps answer this important question:<\/p>\n

What can be done about the things you can\u2019t fix?<\/em><\/p>\n

The answer simply is: Don\u2019t look at them<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 effective things you can do about what you can\u2019t fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. <\/strong>Focus on Your Circle of Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/em>, Stephen Covey coined two interesting terms. One is \u201cThe Circle of Concern\u201d and the other is \u201cThe Circle of Influence\u201d<\/p>\n

The circle of concern includes anything that concerns you in life. For example, if you have a job, you might be concerned about the impact of the economic crisis on the future of your company.<\/p>\n

The circle of influence includes anything that is directly under your control. These are the things that you can actually change or do something about. For example, you can simplify your life, decrease your needs and start saving a year\u2019s worth of living expenses as a backup for any unexpected layoffs.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t focus about the things you can\u2019t fix and shift your focus to the things you can…and they are many! People look at what they can\u2019t do as an excuse for not finding the time and exerting the effort to do what they can and should do.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you believe you are here for a reason or you create the reason as you go along, the same holds true: Life is full of things you can\u2019t fix. In front of you every day are things that you can. Those are the things you should worry about.\u201d – Chris Guillebeau<\/em><\/p>\n

2. <\/strong>Produce More Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

For example, if you created a product that didn\u2019t sell very well, don\u2019t cry over spilt milk. Produce more products. Create more art.<\/p>\n

Steve McCurry has shot over a million images spanning 35 years and only one photo took all the fame. It is the photo of Sharbat Gula or the \u201cAfghan Girl\u201d. This one photograph has been linked to Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s painting of the Mona Lisa. In addition, the photo was named \u201cthe most recognized photograph\u201d in the history of the National Geographic magazine.<\/p>\n

Be prolific!<\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Help More People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use what you already have in hand to produce more value and help more people. The more people you help, the more successful you become.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

– Albert Einstein<\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t complain about shortage of resources or means. You can add tremendous value to other people\u2019s lives by using the simplest resources.<\/p>\n

Hassan Menawi from Jordan invented a new musical instrument that he uses to play amazing music that entertains people to the max. Do you know what this new instrument is?<\/p>\n

It is a straw! Yes, a normal straw that we all use to drink our favorite juices.<\/p>\n

See him in action here…<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s the ultimate form of \u201cLess Is More\u201d<\/p>\n

4. <\/strong>Look for The Opportunity In Disguise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually, the best opportunities in life are packaged in adversity or difficulty.<\/p>\n

Your greatest successes always precede your greatest failures.<\/p>\n

When you can\u2019t fix something, look for the hidden opportunity.<\/p>\n

I spent 9 years trying to build a profitable passion business beside my 9 to 5 job. All my attempts failed. I built a business, but it was not consistently profitable. That\u2019s why I decided to quit my job and focus all my energy on my passion. And that was the best decision I made in my life so far.<\/p>\n

My unsuccessful trials pushed me to the freedom zone and what a great opportunity it was.<\/p>\n

“Unexpected support begins to show up when you’re so aligned with what you’re supposed to be doing, doors open in ways you couldn’t have predicted.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0– From The Passion Test by Janet and Chris Attwood.<\/em><\/p>\n

5. <\/strong>Spend More Quiet Time Alone<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you try everything and all fail, it might be the perfect time to do nothing!<\/p>\n

Just stop and take a time off. Give yourself sometime to relax and recharge your batteries.<\/p>\n

Spend more time alone, preferably in nature. This will help you regain clarity about your situation and usually an answer shows up unexpectedly.<\/p>\n

6. <\/strong>Ask for Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to be vulnerable. Ask people for help. Friends like to help each others. Don\u2019t you feel good when you give a hand to someone? The, why do you want to deprive others from that good feeling?<\/p>\n

Stop thinking that you can\u2019t ask for help because you can\u2019t return the favor. You\u2019re already doing the person you are seeking help from a favor. You\u2019re allowing him to feel generous and to be proud of him or herself.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t know everything about everything. Seek help from others when you need it. Put your ego aside and give yourself and others the opportunity to give and receive generosity.<\/p>\n

7. <\/strong>Learn Something New<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

– Albert Einstein<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes, we need to upgrade our mindset and skill set to be able to face our new problems.<\/p>\n

When you learn something new, you stretch your mind and skills. This way you increase your ability to deal with new problems. Don\u2019t stop learning. Otherwise, you\u2019ll not be able to fix today\u2019s simplest problems.<\/p>\n

Remember, don\u2019t look down at the Tianmen Mountain! Otherwise, you\u2019ll get terrified.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t focus on what you can\u2019t fix. Otherwise, you\u2019ll lose hope.<\/p>\n

There are many things that you can do something about. It\u2019s enough to worry about them.<\/p>\n

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Mohamed Tohami is a bestselling author and the creator of \u201cThe P.A.S. Technique: The World\u2019s Easiest Way To Find Your Passion and Purpose In Life\u201d. Click here<\/a> to join his upcoming FREE life purpose coaching<\/a> online class.<\/em><\/p>\n

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