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Surrender to the Fact That Life Isn’t Fair
One of the nice things about surrendering to the fact that life isn’t fair is
that it keeps us from feeling sorry for ourselves by encouraging us to do the
very best we can with what we have. It also keeps us from feeling sorry for
others because we are reminded that everyone is dealt a different hand, and
everyone has unique strengths and challenges.
Do you often find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world? The
true/false exercise below will help you isolate problem areas.
Some people are “luckier” than others. T F
It’s human nature to compare one’s lot in life with another person’s. T F
Even people who have suffered great loss or tragedy can be happy. T F
Even people who have wealth, fame, and privilege can be miserable. T F
A person’s attitude about the world is his or her greatest asset. T F
Everyone has the power to change his or her attitude about the world. T F
Life is hard for everyone, regardless of circumstances. T F
Even if life isn’t fair, everyone has the same chance to be happy. T F
It’s human nature to always want more than we have. T F
The World’s always picking on me. T F
1. List ten things you feel fortunate that life has given you.
2. List ten things you wish you didn’t have to deal with in your life, but have
successfully compensated for.
3. Write the name of someone who you feel has been unfairly treated by life.
What do you admire about this person?
4. Write the name of someone who you feel leads an especially “charmed” life.
Would you trade your life for his or hers? List your reasons why or why not.
5. If you could change one thing in you life, what would it be? Why would you
change it?
(Taken from “The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Workbook”, by Richard Carlson,
Ph.D.)
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