Don't take things so serious

Sometimes we tend to take things too seriously.  Especially when it comes to business..  This is an area where we strive hard for perfection and growth, and it is an area where if we are not careful we can let our concerns rule over our success and our happiness in that success.

Time to lighten up.  Time to step back and say "Will this matter in 5 year?"  If not, then it is not really something to waste much time on... deal with the portions that you need to, and then move on.

When you hear someone making a wise crack, or slamming something you have done, something against you, your company or your industry,  or it may even be something that you stand for, remember that we all are endowed with the same God given rights to speak our mind (even little minds have rights), so let it go ... As they say, Shake it off!  It is not worth your time, concern or energy to try to fix it, change it, or to change their mind.  In most cases, a response is not even necessary.  Just let it go.

Stay focused and these small obstacles will not even be noticed as any more than a bump.  However, if your eyes fixate on them, and you become obsessive in fixing it, you will lose your sanity and probably your position within the industry because you followed a red herring instead of the road to your goals and aspirations.

Remember - one person's opinion is nothing to base your life, business or thoughts on.  Especially when that person is someone who you have most likely never met, never will meet and just has an attitude that has not been adjusted and they are taking their anger or resentment out on you, or your team.  Shake it off - let it go.  There is too much to do and too little time to do it already.  Don't waste such a valuable commodity on such a petty nuisance.

Remember - only those who stay focused on the goal and move in that direction ever win!  Don't be cut short by negativity.  Be the WINNER that you are.

Ever Evolving ... Encouraging and Embracing Change

I am an old school girl.  I love to go back in time in my mind and remember what things used to be like.  Back when things were less complicated, not as fast paced.  A time when there were fewer ways to be in contact with those you cared about, yet you were in contact more.  A time when we had fewer tools to do the job, but the job was done better.  A time when we didn't take things and people for granted, but appreciated who and what we had in life.

However.  I also like change.  Let me rephrase that.  I do not like change just for the sake of change.  I like changes that make a difference.  Changes that matter.  Be it in my personal life, my relationships or home life, my social life and my work life.  If there is a change that can be made to make things lighter and brighter; I say let's do it!

Some changes are easier than others.  This is based a lot on our comfort zone, or past experiences, our areas of expertise and struggle, as well as our routines, patterns and habits.  However, once we embrace change instead of resisting it, it tends to go much smoother and we can ease in to the new routine(s) without much difficulty.  We just have to be willing to do it.

What changes are you needing to make?  In what areas of your life or business? Some changes will affect both our personal and our business life, other changes are more subtle and may not be seen by anyone other than you.  However, any positive change is something worth doing.  Make a conscious choice to make a change today.  Small or large, you owe it to yourself, your future and those you love, to make constant changes that will enhance and improve your life and the life of those around you.  As they say "JUST DO IT!"