Be Like A Coconut Tree

A Brilliant Strategy for ‘’Stress. Less.’’

Yeah it sounds like a lame assignment from a high school drama class. But, think about it: have you ever noticed a pine tree on the beach? Very rarely, and that’s because a typhoon would snap a pine tree in two – too rigid to withstand the force. A coconut tee, on the other hand, is strong yet flexible. It bends with the wind, and as a result, its more likely to survive and stand tall way after a disaster.

And that’s exactly how some of the most successful people approach life. When you encounter a challenge, where it’s a mistake at work, paying off a ton of debtm, getting over you ex-boyfriend, or even overcoming a personal crisi, the secret to coming out on top is being flexible. That means going with the flow of the situation and not resisting it at every ebb and tide. When you’re having a crappy daym, say to yourself ‘Okay, this is what’s happening, and it sucks…but I can handle it. I’m not going to break.’ This accomplishes two things: it instantly makes you feel in control, since you’re facing the situation instead of wallowing in denial and angel, and it replaces a negative thought with a positive one.

For example, if your boss criticizes you, don’t stew it over. Instead, acknowledge tat it happened, and take from the situation whatever helpful lesson you can. Adjust your working style id needed. Then forget about the rest. That way, you’re able to move on, so you can do a better job and kick ass the next time.