Making the Most of the New Economy
By Stacey Mayo
The year 2001 has started out much different than the previous few years. The economy is balancing itself out - for some, such as mortgage companies, that means a boom while for others such as high tech companies, there has been a slow down.
It is important to trust that there are opportunities available everyday and for everyone. Regardless where you are, use this article to forward your thinking on how to make the most of your current situation. Take the time to focus on what is possible versus what is not. Spend your energy focusing on the opportunities and visualizing what it would look like and feel like to have those opportunities turn into reality. Allow your present situation to be the impetus you need to make some of your dreams come true. Here are several questions you can ask yourself and some things to things about going forward: 1) What are the opportunities right where I am? How can I, as an individual, make a difference? What do I have to contribute? Where can I take a leadership role? What talents do I have that can be best utilized now? 2) If you are faced with the possibility of a layoff or unemployed, how can you shift that to an opportunity? Have you been truly satisfied in your current or previous job? What have you always wanted to do but were afraid to do it? How can you use this situation to make a positive change in your life? 3) If you are in business for yourself, where are the opportunities in this economy - what companies are doing well, even thriving? What are the needs of my typical customer right now? Where do my skills and talents fit? What other markets could I focus on? 4) Who do I know that may know other people who could help me or vice versa? Have fun networking and meeting new people and see what opportunities show up. 5) Don't worry, be happy. It's a fun song that seems trite but in actuality, the message is very important. Whatever we focus on is what we get more of. If you are spending your energy worrying about all the negative things that could happen, then that is what you will get more of. Instead, get clear about your intent for what you want to create in the new year and then look for opportunities to create it and to have fun. When we play and laugh, we are attractive and allow opportunities to flow through us. When we are worried or sad, we are restricted and nothing flows 6) Get supported. Surround yourself with positive people who choose to look for opportunities rather than complain about the present situation. Consider hiring a coach to support you in creating what you want in the new year. To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to:
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