Why Speculate? Check Your “Story” Out.

We are wired to speculate the worst. We are safer when we do even if far less unhappy.

Imagine that branch is a snake and you will be far better off when it is a snake. However, thinking all branches are snakes will make you crazy.

So, find out. Check in with "I" statements recognizing and sharing the “story” you have made up. It’s a story because you don’t know what the truth is until you check it out.

It’s only when you know the truth you can then make the best decision.