As I read Zander’s book about Rule #6 (Don’t take yourself so damn seriously!), I felt that I was always a person who followed this rule not knowing it existed. When my friends come to talk to me about problems in their lives and repeat things over and over again, I tell them how it is and that they need to move on. It truly is that simple. Dwelling on a problem just isn’t worth it.
Then I decided to look further, maybe there are times when I do take myself too damn seriously! I realized that there are times when I do and sometimes so seriously that it causes me to have anxiety! The past 10 months have been intense and I start off each month worrying if I am going to do well in the new course that I am entering. My anxiety would build and then I would be reminded that it was the 5th or 6th month and I have done it before and will do it again. I then take a deep breath and begin my new month’s journey.
I just need to keep reminding myself that everything will work out in due time. Stressing over things just isn’t worth it and most importantly, “don’t take yourself so damn seriously!”
Me and my son Liam, trying not to take ourselves too seriously!
I wrote:
Roxanne, I share this sentiment! I can't even think of all the times I start getting all caught up in my problems until I realize that I need to lighten up. I've always thought of myself as a pretty laid back person, but I've noticed lately that I can take myself WAY too seriously when I'm focused on something...and 'serious me' SUCKS! It was really sobering to read Chapter 6 and realize how the happiest people in life really don't take themselves so seriously, roll with the punches, and are better people for it!
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