What can you do to stay on track, when life throws so many
obstacles in the way? How are you supposed to keep your chin up
when the economy is down? How can you practice positive thinking
"under fire?"
Truthfully, we are tested in "the heat of battle." Anyone can be
a clear and rational thinker when everything is going in the
right direction. Your ability to maintain goals in "rough
waters" is what separates the leaders from those who just want
to lead.
When you elect to be a leader, you are judged by your ability to
handle a crisis. The role is similar to the captain of a ship
who must plug a hole or go down with the ship. It's that simple,
and that is the difference between a successful leader and one
who would like to lead.
In the current business climate, with the pace of technology,
and the skill of your competitors, you don't have time to be
depressed or draw a blank. You must take action and respond
immediately to "damage repair." There is simply no time for
mourning over past mistakes.
The time of crisis, is the time for solutions. You must allow
for thinking, prayer, meditation, "brain storming sessions," or
consultation with a coach. This allows you to "think outside the
box." This is where you will find creative solutions to your
present obstacles of life.
Do you remember the saying, "Life is like a bowl of cherries?"
Sometimes, we could say just the opposite, but life is what we
truly envision. If you fear that everyone is talking badly about
you, you will envision and perceive it. Paranoia becomes
reality, and so it is with real life.
Take the time to recognize fear, paranoia, frustration, and
negative feelings within you. Know your fears through
self-analysis. You should know yourself better than anyone else.
When you hear the little voice of negativity, in the back of
your mind, give it some consideration. Don't make fear of
failure become your number one priority.
One more suggestion: Visit your local book store or shop online
for a self-improvement book. You can choose audio, e-Book, or
the traditional version. Each has its own usefulness in the
course of your day. Make the most of your time, and listen to
audio books while you are traveling. This gives you an
inexpensive coach whenever you are alone or in transit.
Allow for quiet time in the early morning or later at night.
This is time for reading, meditation, prayer, or creative
thinking, to put what you learn into the planning stage and go
after success with all of your resources.
© Copyright 2005 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
About the author:
Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in
RI. He's a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He
teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness. He wrote: Is Running a
Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a
Yoga teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
