Saying” I get to” instead of “I have to” helps you remember that these are opportunities you would miss if they were gone.
Johannesburg, South Africa (01 September 2022) – Changing your mindset from “I have to” to “I get to” can change your world. Many see their day-to-day tasks as mundane and unfulfilling, but the reality is that those things are actually a blessing!
One that we sometimes take for granted.
But what if changing our mindset could change the way we see the world… and, more importantly, face it Here’s a trick I learned a couple of years ago. A game-changer.
I wake up every single day at 5am… sometimes even earlier, and I get to sit at my desk in my office with this little sidekick (Nova and Chelsea are usually still in bed). I read, and I write, and I edit, and I plan, and I do the things that fill my cup. I publish articles, and work on interviews and keynotes and prepare for radio and TV spots.
I get to do what I absolutely love.
I’ve said this before, but those 3 words are possibly the most important when you think about the day, week, month or year ahead.
When you start with “get” instead of “have”, your entire world will change.
While “getting to take out the rubbish bin” may not seem glamorous, there are other moments that this little trick will turn into a world of possibility… and more importantly, gratitude.
“I am so thankful to get to search and write good news for people around the world, who continue to support my little publication”, “I am so lucky to get to phone my mom, most probably 3 or 4 times today”, “Getting to work on 3 presentations that will turn into new business ia the best”, and later “I get to see my friends and spend quality time with the people I love”.
We often dress our opportunities up as stress, but they are, in fact, blessings.
Saying” I get to” instead of “I have to” helps you remember that these are opportunities you would miss if they were gone. It’s a simple change that can remind you to be thankful and happy for the things you normally take for granted.
I get to.
That’s it.
Okay. Love you. Bye.
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