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As a motivational speaker and consultant, (during my inspirational speeches) I often ask: How often do you become conscious of the side of your own nose? And, for those who wear specs, how frequently do you notice the frames? I would guess that your answer to both questions is “not very often”. Am I accurate?

This observation is actually surprising when you consider that both your nose and glasses are within your visual field. (My motivational speaker and consulting audience members are by and large very surprised.) Which begs the issue, in view of the fact that they impinge upon your field of view, how come your nose and glasses don’t become a visual distraction? Here’s the answer: It’s because your brain blocks them out.

In reality, only a small percentage of the enormous amount of sensory information detected by your senses ever impinges on your awareness. Trying to assimilate all this sensory input would be totally unachievable. Filtering out all the ‘unimportant’ stuff, (and that includes your nose and glasses), is a extremely important brain activity.

How come – as a motivational speaker - did I think it was essential to bring this wierd visual phenomenon to your attention? Answer: Simply because (in basic terms) it raises a crucial issue. By limiting your visual field, does your brain also hamstring your growth? It seems numerous characteristics of our brain filter have a unequivocal effect on our personal growth. For example, it directs our attention towards our expectations. In this article I’m going to discuss a important element of the brain sieve, how it focuses on the pessimistic.

A Pessimistic Outlook

The cerebral sieve lets the pessimistic aspects of a situation dominate your attention. Need proof? If so, have a bash at this straightforward task. (Incidentally I routinely suggest this experiment in my inspirational health care speeches.)

Draw a line down the center of a piece of paper. Then, each time you have a upbeat thought, draw a tick on one side of the line. But, each and every time you have a negative thought, mark a cross on the other side. Try this test and find out which half of the paper you cover first. Most test subjects cover the negative side of the pad of paper much faster than the positive.

Psychologists have suggested that what we could do with is a broader viewpoint. It’s most important we be taught how to evaluate the positive and pessimistic characteristics of a situation. How come? Because an optimistic perspective is prognostic of prosperity in many areas from sales to sports.

A Motivational Speaker’s Solution…

The next time a negative thought pops into your brain, try these straightforward action steps:

Tip 1: Bring to mind your brain filter

Tip 2: Then, look at your circumstances from various points of view.

Tip 3: Ask yourself straightforward questions. Such as: How bad is this irritation really? Will I still care about it in three years time?

In summary, being knowledgeable about your brain filter will help you to get control of your emotions. Take control of your thinking and observe what occurs. Take it from a motivational speaker, you’ll be shocked!