The Glass Of Water
Welcome back to another Elevator Talk With Michelle Podcast. For the time that is ours to share, I want to talk about: The Glass Of Water | An Inspirational Story.\n\nOnce upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they\u2019d be asked the typical \u201cglass half empty or glass half full\u201d question. Instead, with a smile on her face, the professor asked, \u201cHow heavy is this glass of water I\u2019m holding?\u201d\n\nStudents shouted out answers ranging from eight ounces to a couple pounds.\n\nShe replied, \u201cFrom my perspective, the absolute weight of this glass doesn\u2019t matter. It all depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute or two, it\u2019s fairly light. If I hold it for an hour straight, it\u2019s weight might make my arm ache a little. If I hold it for a day straight, my arm will likely cramp up and feel completely numb and paralyzed, forcing me to drop the glass to the floor. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn\u2019t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels to me.\u201d\n\nAs the class shook their heads in agreement, she continued, \u201cYour stresses and worries in life are very much like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and you begin to ache a little. Think about them all day long, and you will feel completely numb and paralyzed; incapable of doing anything else until you drop them.\u201d\n\nThe Moral: It\u2019s important to remember to let go of your stresses and worries. No matter what happens during the day, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don\u2019t carry them through the night and into the next day with you. If you still feel the weight of yesterday\u2019s stress, it\u2019s a strong sign that it\u2019s time to put the glass down.\n\nTake Away: The longer you hold on the heavier it gets.\n\nGo out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me. Be blessed and have an amazing day on purpose.\n\nContact Me:\nLinktree: https://linktr.ee/coachchelle\n\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle4466/support