Coaching Element

Cliff Notes on Success:

1. Focus on the positive

2. Take action

3. Write out your road map

4. Be flexible

5. Seeing is believing

6. Don’t be afraid to take chances

7. Never stop learning

#4 Be Flexible:

I’m a big planner. I like to write out my lists and know exactly what is on my schedule, I don’t like surprises much but I have learned that life does happen when you’re busy making plans. Writing out your goals and even your daily “to do” list is a wonderful way to keep on track but it should not be a hard written rule of how your day must be run. By focusing on only the written activities on your schedule you may be closing yourself off from an amazing opportunity or better yet, a wonderful surprise.

Amazing to think those slogans on bumper stickers may have had it right all this time… “Go with the flow,” “Let it be,” actually are keys to keeping a flexible attitude and in turn the key to keeping your sanity while life is doing what it does best; challenge you to think, take action and learn. Whenever you feel like things are spinning out of control try implementing these steps to help you smoothly move through this difficult period.

Enjoy the change – The only way you will move forward is through change. Change is stressful but will always bring us to a much better level of understanding.

Look for the silver lining – When things are falling apart around you, there are always benefits to a life explosion. Sometimes being forced to start over has an upside and a valuable lesson.

Weigh out all you options – Maybe this is a great time to try a different approach or reconsider the path you’ve chosen?

Enjoy the ride – Being focused on the end goal tends to give us tunnel vision and we lose sight of all the wonderful opportunities and experiences along the way.

Emotionally detach - Isn’t it amazing how you can dispel calm and clear advice to a friend when you are not emotionally involved or vested? Try doing this with your own situation. This will enable you to carefully look at your options objectively so you can make a clear decision rather than a rash one.

Alisa Weinstein is a certified coach, business executive, and entrepreneur. As owner of Coaching Element, She supports other entrepreneurs to create businesses starting with focus, vision and, action. She serves clients through individual and group coaching, seminars, and public speaking. For more information, please visit www.CoachingElement.com.