“Progress recognized by Brandon Trujillo”

Reminiscing

Perhaps it’s because Brandon spends his days looking for progress in others?  Perhaps it’s because he is looking at someone else and not at himself?  Whatever the reason I’m sure of one thing.  Brandon Trujillo understands the power of reminiscing.

Most of us tend to think of reminiscing as nothing more than the process of immersing ourselves in the hot tub of the past.  When we indulge, we feel warmth flow around our entirety through a happy memory; usually from some event or time in our past.  It’s always waiting for our return.  It welcomes us.  It allures us. Some would say, there are those that accept its welcome too often.

Such dwelling can be called, “living in the past.”  But, none of us have to accept that label in its entirety.  Brandon doesn’t.

Brandon sees and uses reminiscing as a tool.

“It’s a tool anyone can use to their benefit.”  Brandon says. “Sometimes I see myself playing the role of a window for others.  I open a way to remind them of how far they’ve come; progress they’ve made, because they’ve forgotten.”

He does this so many times each day, he’s developed four methods of taping into the power of reminiscing as a tool.

“They’re simple ways to encourage and inspire.  They can help anyone see hope, add to their strength and feel happier.

First.  Remember a time when you were successful in the past.  Make sure to come back to it in detail.  Allow yourself to be in that former time and place.  Make sure you recognize and see yourself as being successful before.  The next step is to remember more than one time.  Doing so will show you that success is common to you.  You’ve done it before.

Second.  Let your reminiscence show you that you’ve overcome hard things, or circumstances in the past.  “I’ve found this to be extremely helpful when I have a client stuck in thinking that their life can’t get better.”  Brandon says.

Third. Combine the effects of your memories to confirm that you’re worthy of success.  Brandon says that almost all people, he knows, tend to begin to think of themselves as unworthy, simply because they can’t see beyond their current circumstance.  They forget that neither time, nor circumstance are static.  They are both ever changing. 

“Time and circumstance are like a river.  Every once in a while, we all need a little push from a hot-tub-like-water-jet to propel us off an obstacle and back into the flow, so we can move forward again.

Finally. Remember the outside view. The power of a friend.  That strength can come from an outsider.  Having a friend point out your progress is key to hope and encouragement.  “Too often, it is the case that we over look our own progress!”  Brandon points out.

Perhaps it’s because Brandon spends his days looking for progress in others?  Perhaps it’s because he is looking at someone else and not at himself?  Whatever the reason, I’m sure of one thing.  Brandon Trujillo understands the power of reminiscing and he’s found a way to allow you and me to begin to use reminiscing as a handy tool in our lives.

Most of us tend to think of reminiscing as nothing more than the process of immersing ourselves in the hot tub of the past.  When we indulge, we feel warmth flow around our entirety through a happy memory; usually from some event or time in our past.  It’s always waiting for our return.  It welcomes us.  It allures us. Some would say, there are those that accept its welcome too often.

Brandon thinks anyone can welcome reminiscing into their life as a tool.

“Use it to encourage yourself.  Use it to offer hope to others.  Just begin to use it now. Use it for positive results and more happiness!”  Brandon suggests.