In his book “Eat That Frog!,” author Brian Tracy draws parallels between the concept of overcoming one’s greatest fear with the act of consuming a large frog. This book will teach you how to stop putting things off and how to set priorities so that you can achieve success in whatever you do.
When it comes to taking care of one’s time management responsibilities, he centers his attention on the ideas of decision, discipline, and resolve. The metaphor of swallowing a whole frog, sometimes known as “having that horrible thing done,” is one that, in reality, lends itself pretty well to the process of overcoming anxiety. Continue reading to find out how.
Consider the implications. Put in writing the things that are giving you the most worry. There are instances when it may appear as though the emotions of anxiety are unrelated to any particular thing, but there are also occasions when there is a clear trigger. The behavior of postponing or avoiding something is the cause of the trigger for many of us.
We put off doing the unpleasant thing because it makes us feel uncomfortable and as a result, we procrastinate doing it. Then, when we think about how that thing continues to hang over our heads and the fact that it still needs to be done, we feel even worse.
The theory that Tracy and other philosophers apply with the frog metaphor is that it is best to determine what that huge, terrible, and dreadful thing is, and then simply do it so that it is out of the way for good. It’s not a terrible idea, to be honest.
To follow this line of reasoning needs some foresight, which is something that people who struggle with anxiety may find challenging. Let’s break it down into a few more manageable steps, shall we?
To begin, at the end of each day, you will need to determine which frog will be used the following day. Create a list of everything you need to get done, and then prioritize your tasks based on the relevance of the item that appears to be the most burdensome.
Choose an additional alternative or two so that you can get a head start on completing essential activities and responsibilities. Take notice that this is in addition to the large frog that was already purchased. Your alternatives are not a reason to trade something that is much worse for something that is only somewhat worse.
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You should, ideally, eat that frog right when you get up in the morning so that you can put it out of your mind for the rest of the day. Having said that, you must also think about the most productive part of the day for you.
Consume the frog when you are feeling the most energized and in the clearest state of mind possible. It does not make any sense to put unnecessary stress on oneself by choosing to complete a challenging activity at the part of the day when one is the least productive.
Make a commitment to following this strategy each day for the next week. When you are getting closer to the frog, pay careful attention to how you are feeling. After you have passed the frog, pay attention to how you are feeling. It is possible that maintaining a journal about the event might be a wise decision.
As you continue to accomplish goals that were once out of your reach, you will most likely find that you are growing in self-assurance. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by something, going back over your notes and reading them multiple times can help. When you need to get things done, a wonderful way to motivate yourself is to think about the things you’ve accomplished in the past.
It is possible to develop the confidence necessary to face new challenges by reflecting on challenging tasks that you have successfully completed in the past. More significantly, the sensation of relief and pride that comes with accomplishing something is a potent force that can drive away uncomfortable worry. This is because of the way that the two go hand in hand. You won’t believe how much better you’ll feel after consuming that frog, that’s for sure.
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