Sometimes changing one word in a question is all it takes to change everything. A single word is the pivot point of the perspective. In most cases, changing our perspective is all that is needed to change our life. Let’s test that out!
Here is a very simple (and perhaps familiar!) question:
How can I get out of this? Can you sense the panic? The desperation? Have you been there?
Now let’s look at the first word of the question and replace it and see what happens.
Let’s change the word “how” to “when”. It seems more definite doesn’t it? There is now an assumption that the outcome will be that there is an end in sight.
When can I get out of this? Already feels better doesn’t it? You WILL get out of it. It’s just a matter of time.
But there actually is a much better word swap that will completely shift the situation. Ready? Let’s change “how” to “what”:
What can I get out of this? Do you see what a difference that makes? We now have a completely different perspective. And we only changed one word.
That one word shifts the entire thing. With that simple change in the question, you shift your day, your week and ultimately, your life.
The right question matters. The right words matter. What questions are you asking that may need some word swapping?
How are your questions setting you up for you best tomorrow today? Live today like you want tomorrow to be. Live (and question!) well.