When In Doubt Out... Zoom Out

Bad moments lie to us all of the time.
They whisper that this is how the story ends.

We’ve all had bad moments.

A bad moment can feel like a bad day.
A bad day can feel like a bad week.
A bad week can convince you it’s a bad year.
But that’s usually a perspective problem.

When I’m in the middle of a hard moment, it’s easy to zoom in so far that everything feels permanent.
Mistakes feel defining.
Setbacks feel final.
Sometimes a bad moment feels like proof that things aren’t working.

That’s when I have to pause and remind myself to zoom out.

One moment is a sentence, not a paragraph.
One day is a paragraph, not a chapter.
One year is a chapter, not the story.

Progress isn’t erased by a slip or a stumble.
Growth isn’t deleted by a pause.
Direction isn’t lost because the road gets rough.

Perspective applies everywhere... self-growth, relationships, business, and health.
Perspective doesn’t deny the pain of a bad moment. It just reminds you it’s temporary.

Zoom out.
Take a breath.
Remind yourself of the plan.
Keep moving forward.

What part of your story are you zoomed in on right now?