It’s been a hectic and somewhat stressful time over the last few weeks with two of my daughters trying to find and then move into new homes.
Not for the faint hearted let me tell you.
Looking for properties in certain locations is unbelievably competitive to the point that on more than one occasion, the agent asked my daughter for her highest offer of rent, such was the demand.
It was literally at the 11th hour that she finally found somewhere, albeit temporary, to move to.
Thankfully, she is now safely ensconced in her new abode (whilst also starting a new job - as if one major event wasn’t enough) and I am hoping the other will be settled somewhere new by the end of the month.
During an interview with Sharry Cramond recently, she was discussing the benefit of reframing situations and has a wonderful way of putting a positive “spin” on events. She suggests that instead of saying; “I had to…” which hints at some kind of imposition or unwillingness, rather to use the phrase; “I got to…” which turns the situation into a privilege or makes you feel fortunate.
It made me think about this particular period in a very different light, just by changing one word.
How lucky I am to have grown up and independent daughters. But more so, that they want me to be a part of their lives and value my input and support.
So, how could you reframe a difficult or challenging event that has recently occurred to think about it with a more positive viewpoint? What insight does that reframe give you?
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