Good News!
Are you worrying about increasing gas prices, shrinking paychecks, and global warming? Where's the good news?
There IS good news in all this 'bad news.' There's opportunity everywhere and it lives in how you look at things. With people driving and traveling less, we're making less of a 'carbon imprint' by burning less fuel. In my neighborhood, we're walking and bicycling more and with that, I predict that people will shed some pounds. Americans are becoming more active by necessity. Good news!
At my neighborhood bike shop, the owner says business is booming - lots of old bicycles coming out of the garage and onto the street. Now, that's good news!
Support your neighborhood shops and see your neighborhood thrive! The petstore, corner grocery, and local restaurants belong to you. Don't have any of those businesses near you? Then start one yourself - there's an opportunity. Figure out what's missing in your neighborhood and provide it.
Is your neighborhood lacking charm? Looking messy? Not a place you want to spend your time because it needs attention? Talk to your neighbors and arrange a neighborhood clean up! Get involved in local projects that will make your community a place you're proud of! You'll get to know your neighbors, have the satisfaction of improving your surroundings, and be a part of something bigger than yourself.
Longing for a vacation but can't afford to go away? Spend your time off with a list of 'tourist attractions' in your area. Sleep in a different part of your house or even camp in a tent in the back yard - BE on vacation in your own home... go out for coffee, try that new restaurant, go for a walk, visit local attractions you've never had time to see. View your life from a visitor's perspective and see your creativity sky-rocket.
Even in 'bad news' - opportunities exist, and when life is full of opportunities, we lead enriched, interesting, and full lives.
Things are changing, and our lifestyles are changing. Instead of reacting with worry and fear, we have the opportunity to evolve and change, too. Those to cling to the old ways will expend a lot of energy and will be unhappy. Those who embrace change, and find the opportunities in it, will thrive.
Who will you be in all this? What are you committed to?
I coach those who are ready to experience a life that is based on opportunity and prosperity.









