For so long things had been going so well economically. There was cheap credit, booming property prices and tremendous jobs growth. Now, all is changed utterly. We’ve had the credit crunch, the failure of the banking system and long dole queues. We have gone from boom to burst and it has affected us all. It’s like we were sold a false vision of what’s important, and in the process became blinded to what really counts. We now have a chance to look with new eyes at our lives and what we’re about. There is more than physical blindness. There is blindness that comes from self-obsession and a false vision. We now have the chance to reflect on our values and on what is important to us. How clear is our vision?
We must bear in mind though, that all this negative news can get over-emphasised by the media. Fear can act as a means of persuasion. Are you allowing the media persuade you into a doom and gloom mindset?
We can indeed feel helpless, negative and lethargic, sometimes, even frustrated and resentful by the situations we find ourselves in. We can live in fear which is determined by circumstances we perceive as beyond our control. The opposite of powerlessness however is being in control. An ability to tackle the situation head-on. It is a calm conviction about who we are and our ability to deal positively with our current situation with success. Why not begin today, Begin by asking yourself the following three questions:-
1. Have I got my health this morning that I can get out of bed and live?
2. What can I do to help others less well off today?
3. What am I most grateful for in my life?
Those few queries to yourself will help you realise there is more reason to be optimistic than you previously considered. Why not begin today to become more aware of your blessings. Instead of remaining in a negative mindset, why not change the mindset to living with joy and positivity.
Socio Economic shifts have been known to affect health so therefore, it is imperative on each one of us to look after our thought processes thus looking after our health. We should celebrate the good things which are very often the simple things we have in our lives.
People who did not “buy into” the Celtic Tiger will cope with recessionary times. They are more aware of aspects of life that have great meaning.
For a personal consultation or if you feel you could benefit from some guidelines on working on the positives in your life, why not give Nuala, Qualified Life and Business Coach a call to arrange a consultation.
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