Focus on the Process (Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Chopra)

    Do you tend to focus on the outcome instead of the process?  Instead, Chopra, in Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, advises us to focus on the process.  He says that, "Stress always arises if you concentrate on how something has to turn out."  This can be stressful!  In my weekly meeting I find myself stressed, hoping for a successful meeting.  A success is if I don't make any mistakes.  Instead of looking for a mistake to determine the success of the meeting which can be very stressful, focus on the process; to brainstorm ideas as a group, collaboratively and productively.  Now, that's a load off of my shoulders.  How does this all relate to aging?  Stress is a direct link to aging.  Chopra writes about the many studies in his book if you want to learn more.  Next time, when you are feeling stressed, ask yourself if you are focusing on the outcome instead of the process?