Life is a Game I Can Choose to Win or Lose

Sometimes, I take life too seriously. I commit myself to my work, family, and friends. I find myself wound tight, in need of relief. When I perceive life as a game, my work becomes play. I believe having a playful attitude toward life is beneficial.

When viewing life as a game, each choice I make becomes a move.

Typically, I make forward progress, but a chance roll of the dice can sometimes result in moving backward. I take this in stride, knowing that another chance to advance always comes soon enough.

When I perceive life as a game of strategy, I am able to identify which choices and paths are more beneficial.

I spend more time looking at the extent of the playing field, rather than remaining focused on the space I currently fill. I observe how others navigate and learn how to use the rules to my advantage.

Setbacks are inevitable. Instead of focusing on an obstacle, I focus on the new opportunities it presents—the alternate means of advancement that can result from my current position.

Today, I choose to play. As long as I am willing to participate, I avail myself of the opportunity to succeed. In my life, loss can only result from refusing to participate.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What is the process of identifying the ‘rules’ of life?

2. How do I overcome the challenges and setbacks?

3. How do I measure success?