Sometimes the question "Why?" is a good one.
Like, why can't we live in a more peaceful world?
Or why did I eat all those cookies?
Or why don't we call mustaches mouthbrows?
But there are times - especially during a crisis - when "why" may not the best puzzle to solve.
When you're in an emotional entanglement, a difficult predicament or a physical hardship, asking "what" will do more.
When you're in an emotional entanglement, a difficult predicament or a physical hardship, asking "what" will do more.
Positive: What has directionality.
Negative: Why keeps you stuck in circular thinking.
Positive: What offers solutions.
Positive: What offers solutions.
Negative: Why offers no game plan.
So, the next time you find yourself in a bad place, use the power of "what."
Ask yourself:
"What can I do to make things better?
not
"Why is this happening to me?
Once the crisis is over THEN you can search for the "Why."
