How To Transform “I Can’t” To “I Can”

How To Transform “I Can’t” To “I Can”

Have you heard any of these excuses?

I can’t, I am not qualified!
I can’t do this, I am not smart enough!
I can’t do this, I do not know how!

The world is full of people who keep on saying, “I can’t.” Are you one of them?

If you are one of them, do not worry, for there is a solution. You can transform your “I can’t do” into “I can”. This change will have to pass through a trial process called transfiguration.

Everybody wants to be an effective doer or problem solver. The problem is that only a handful can effectively become one. Still, there are many who shy away or rely too much on others to handle their own problems.

If you are one of those who have passive or negative attitude, you may have self-doubt about your own capabilities. Being in such situation can be frustrating. This attitude can be changed. Here’s how you can turn self-doubt to self-trust.

1. Transfiguration does not come in a snap. It takes time and patience. You also need to go beyond your comfort zone and constantly remind yourself to go for positive transformation.

It is imperative that you devote your time and effort in this direction. The result may not be immediate, but it will come in gradually until it becomes part of your habit and attitude. So don’t give up if you do not succeed after several tries. It will only be ineffective if you give up.

2. Lack of knowledge and absence of resources are some of the reasons why you may think a problem cannot be solved. However, you always have a choice to adopt a more positive attitude. Always think: “There’s got to be a way and I will discover it.” Develop this power within you.

3. While on the trail of finding a solution to your problem, failures will occur. Don’t let these thoughts stop you. Keep trying. Your persistence will reap rewards. Remember, “I can’t” to “I can” does not come instantly and easily. If it comes easy, then “I can’t” would not have existed.

4. It is normal to feel stressed, anxious, and even panicky in the midst of a problem. Don’t trick yourself into imagining that there is no solution to the problem.

Refrain from thinking that you need to rely on somebody else because you have doubts about your own capabilities. Trust in yourself that a solution is forthcoming and it is coming via your own initiative.

5. Ask yourself: “If fear of failure occupies a spot on my mind, then the joy of success deserves an equal spot!” Let good thoughts dominate your mind and dislodge thoughts of failure.

The solution to a problem is not the issue here. The issue lies on the way you handle the problem. It all boils down to your attitude. It is possible to transform “I can’t” to “I can.” Nobody sets the rules to your attitude but yourself.