Your Problems Aren’t Problems
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Summary
- Think about your past problems in business and realize they often seem smaller in hindsight.
- Future you will likely find today's problems insignificant, just like you view past issues now.
- I used to worry about things like getting trainers to show up on time or dealing with membership issues. Those things seem easy now because I've faced bigger challenges.
- As you grow, your ability to handle stress improves, making old problems feel minor.
- The perception of a problem is often more stressful than the problem itself.
- Focus on changing your perspective to reduce stress and make better decisions.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few strategies to make your business life smoother and reduce stress.
First, take a moment to reflect on past problems you’ve faced. Notice how they seem smaller now? Realize that in a few years, today’s problems will also seem tiny. This shift in perspective can help you stress less about current issues.
A good way of doing this is by journaling. Write down your problems and how you feel about them. Then, look back at your journal entries after a few months. You’ll see how your ability to handle stress has improved, making old problems feel minor.
Next, focus on redefining what a "problem" is. Often, the stress comes more from how we view the issue rather than the issue itself.
A practical step here is to categorize problems by their impact. Ask yourself, "Will this matter in a year?" If the answer is no, then it’s not worth stressing about.
For everyday stressors like making sure your team shows up on time or dealing with customer complaints, create simple, repeatable systems. For instance, use reminder apps for your team's schedules or automated email responses for common customer issues.
These small systems save time and reduce the mental load.
Lastly, adopt a mindset that sees challenges as opportunities to grow. When a problem arises, think, "What can I learn from this?" This way, you’ll make better decisions and be less stressed in the long run.
By changing how you perceive problems and creating small, efficient systems, you can improve both your business and personal growth without spending much time or money.
