Get Ahead With PortalFeeder’s Business Development Training
May 26, 2008
Get Ahead With PortalFeeder’s Business Development Training
Change is essential part of our lives. It is only through change that we are able to grow, adjust and fix problems as they arise. Changes reform us in such a way that they dictate the way we live life. Although change is often feared, change should be seen as a positive thing.
Sometimes, bad habits spring from our fear of change. Allowing these habits to take root in our lives usually leads to bigger problems (and changes) such as depression, physical ailments and possibly even death.
Our unwillingness to accept change is a real problem because it not only affects the person rejecting change and growth but the resistance affects everyone around them as well. A negative mood can quickly influence the moods of everyone close by.
If you want to have a long, happy, fruitful life you must be willing to go with the flow of changes in your life. Life can flow harmoniously if you welcome it with open arms. Problems are inevitable in our progress through life. You cannot run from them, hide from them, or avoid them. It is not how many problems you have or don’t have that determine your quality of life, but rather how you react to them.
Because change has, for many people, a negative connotation, people often have a hard time dealing with it. To see change as an opportunity instead of a set back, we must change the way we think about it. It must be said that some people have personality types that enable them to deal with change and challenge more easily than others. Those of us who have the greatest difficulty with accepting and growing through change are also those who can benefit the most from change as we seize opportunites that once we might have rejected.
Deal with Change
Maintain control of your emotions. Do not deny your emotions, but keep a tight leash on them. Don’t let your emotions control you, but think with your head. When you are letting fear, pain, anger and anxiety control your thoughts you will make faulty judgments and therefore experience poor outcomes.
Your attitude about the change will have a direct impact on how you handle it:
Do you see this change as a substitute for what you are used to or as an opportunity to grow and move to another level in your life?
What good can come of this situation?
Where can you go from here that will be a productive path for your life?
A common example of a significant life challenge is debt. Too many times, people think the changes that have to be made to remedy the financial burden are impossible because it will require major lifestyle changes, which scare them. However, a helpful tip may be just what you need to get the ball rolling towards debt reduction. There are many suggestions available on the internet or at the library that really wouldn’t make a major impact on your lifestyle, but will bring peace of mind and eventually lower debt.
One good way to learn to adapt to change is by starting to make gradual changes in your life. Start with something small like a new hairstyle. Perhaps try an exercise plan or a new diet. Make a strong commitment to yourself and record your progress (and setbacks!) At the end of the first month you will see a significant shift in the way you think about change (and you’ll probably feel better physically, also).
You could change your lifestyle by changing one of your rituals. Instead of turning on the TV when you first come home, try picking up the phone and calling a friend, going to hang out, hop on the treadmill, or read a good book. In short start to make active choices about how you spend your time rather than being passive.
As you try new things and make minor changes in your life, you’ll be much more confident when the inevitable changes come your way. You will also notice a brighter outlook on life and you might even be healthier.
What you think dictates your actions. As you make positive changes in your thought process, you will notice that your actions will be more positive as well. Get your guide to search the soul.
You might wonder what this article is doing on a blog about PortalFeeder. The answer is this: starting a business is a firm committment to oneself and to an ongoing process of change and growth. PortalFeeder’s members, owners and mentors are all committed to a shared goal of building a successful web based business. In order to succeed we all embraced change and resultant self growth. As a long time PortalFeeder member, and nowadays mentor, I have grown and seen my business change on a continuous basis but always with the sound basis of PortalFeeder tools, training and support. We are re-opening the doors in a few days. An opportunity to seek out change and growth with the sound backing of people and systems devoted to shared success.
Come along and find out more at PortalFeeder and look at the opportunity.
Andrew Wilson.
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