The What Next attitude is all about the attitude of stagnation or rather regrets to the attitude of movement and possibility. It is not easy to stay in a situation of failure, uncertainty, or even at the point of successes but because of this kind of mindset it is easy to concentrate on what is to be done next regardless of what is happening. It is all about flexibility, resilience and proactive thoughts Here’s why the “What Next” approach can transform the way we live:
Why We Struggle to Embrace "What Next"
1)Charon Phobia of the Unknown
Uncertainty has the temptation of holding onto the past which can be a mistake or a phase of success because the unpredictable future does not seem appealing.
2. Comfort with the Status Quo
We become too comfortable right where we are, irrespective of whether this is where we wish to be or not. The concept of switching things up is overbearing.
3. Over thinking Outcomes
We tend to be trapped to think through all the possible future scenarios, and it is very likely to make any propulsion to the future dreadful.
4) Attachment to the Past
At times, we are so much preoccupied with our previous lives, whether it has been a success or a failure that we fail to look into the future.
Focusing On the Next Thing What Happens
• Less Resiliency: You recover faster, when pushed back by an incident, since you are not obsessing on what went bad.
• A Sense of Purpose: A directional relationship, whether it is on the next step, makes you understand more, although you are not really sure about where this journey is going to take you.
• Ingenious Solutions: Once you cease worrying about a certain situation, your mind becomes open and thus ready to come up with creative solutions.
• Less Stress: The feeling of being concerned about the future is lighter than being trapped in the past. Instead of being in a state of anxiety, you use those energies to act.
How to Develop the “What Next” Attitude
1. Release the Need to be Perfect
Give up the desire to be perfect. Rather, aim towards improvement. Each step is a step in the right direction.
Rather than directing the questions at, Did I get this right, seek answers on, What can be the other step that I can make?
2. See hardships as opportunities.
Take every instance (be it a loss or a win), as an opportunity to learn.
A failure? How can I do better the next time?
A success? What can I do to develop this momentum?
3. Embrace Change
Growth is achievable through a change that is inevitable. Instead of being scared of it, take it as an opportunity to broaden your horizons.
4. Be Flexible
Under the What Next attitude, there is the element of adaptability. Things will not always work out in plan in life and that is alright. The trick is to embrace making changes to ensure that you are on the right path.
5. The Attention to Business, not Analysis
Rather than deciding to paralyze oneself with all possibilities or consequences, it is important to take the smallest step forward.
Begin by asking yourself this question: What can I do now to go forward?
6. Small Wins
Each step however minute can be counted as a step in the right direction. Do not forget to recognize every little step forward so you don t lose your pace.
7. Cultivate Curiosity
Get Eager About What is Coming! A new project, a new challenge, a new failure, be curious on how it will happen and what will you learn in a given process.
Living with What Next Attitude
When you look at the next, you do not dwell on fear or uncertainty never letting yourself be bogged down. You create your own vision as a personal process of everlasting education and change. This way of thinking helps one to live in the present, leaving the burden of the past asymmetrically bad or good experience and direct your bucket towards the limitless opportunities in the future.
The Power of "What Next"
You enter life as a lifelong learner and you are continuously changing and growing.
• Anything that comes up as a challenge is an opportunity to be driven.
Success is not a matter of being right anymore, but of progress, adaptation and wondering what tomorrow is about.
When something in your life is concerned, where can you move away regarding what has already occurred to the point where you must ask, What Next? It’s a mindset shift, but one that can lead to endless possibilities!
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