Why do we ssume the worst?

Why does our mind immediately assume the worst when someone tells us they would like to speak with us? It happens to all of us, right? Or am I preaching to the choir? Most of the time those who wish to speak with us are friends, family, colleagues, or supervisors. These people want what's best for us, so why do we automatically jump to the negative, especially when they tell us they would like to speak with us?

We have the opportunity to live each moment with optimism. Why is it we tend to immediately think the worst when a friend, colleague or superior wants to "talk" with us?

The next time that voice in your head assumes the worst, tell "doubting Debbie" to shut up and sit down. When those in your sphere want to interject their perspective into your life, give them the space to do so. They really want to help you make the maximum impact to reach the pinnacle of what you are called to. Being transparent and vulnerable keeps you grounded and accessible. It displays to others they can possess that which is stirring inside them to go after. Show up to go up!

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

Philippians 4:8 NASB