'I’m at the End of My Rope!'

'I’m at the End of My Rope!'

By Jorge Cruise, LifeScript Fitness Coach
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
It’s not just what you say, but how you say something that counts. Words and phrases can powerfully and instantly affect how you feel. And many of the metaphors we use to describe how we’re feeling have a powerful impact on how we react to those emotions. A metaphor is simply a way to indirectly explain a concept by linking it to something else. Here is the key: When you use a metaphor, you’re taking on the rules and preconceived notions that accompany that metaphor. For example, saying “I’m at the end of my rope!” makes you feel like you could literally lose your grip on the situation and take a hard fall. Use an empowering metaphor instead, and you will actually feel empowered. For example, rather than referring to exercise as a chore, think of it as play. Changing the way you think about things you consider to be difficult will make them easier to handle and make you more likely to succeed.
Your coach,Jorge Cruise