Our brains operate just like computers. What happens when you open up too many programs on your computer? The first thing that happens is that your computer slows down. Then eventually your computer freezes. I call it the "Blue Screen of Death."The brain acts exactly the same way! As we increase the amount of information, actions, goals, projects, volunteering, relationships, etc. in our lives, it is just like opening up too many programs on your computer. What happens first? You slow down. What does that look like for you? Does it take more time to complete activities? Is it easier to get distracted? Is it harder to focus? And off we spin into overwhelm, confusion, and stress.
And then we FREEZE! Just like a computer we shut down, lock up, freeze, and get our personal version of the "Blue Screen of Death." Each of us have has our version of "freezing." In The Happy Healthy Wealthy Game we suggest players make a list of all the ways in which they "freeze" in their life. Just by making this list, you will start to notice the ways in which you "freeze." This is really powerful because now you can do something about it much faster. Raising awareness is the first step to making any change. Another way of saying this is that when you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired you will make a change.
So, what is on you list? Here are a few to get you started: TV, internet surfing, movies, happy hour, exercise, phone calls, books, cleaning, shopping, etc. What are your top 3 freeze activities that trip you up and pull you off course?
Click on "Comment" below and share your top three. Going public with them will assist you in overcoming them. It will also serve others that are so frozen, they can not even see their "blue screen of death." How could they, their mind is for all practical purposes out of business.
