Ups and Downs

How often do you change your hair style?  As the weather gets warmer and spring approaches, will you wear it up more?  Maybe you like to wear it down for comfort.  When it is down, you can run your fingers through it and adjust it during the day.  It may also be relaxing to feel gentle breezes blowing through your hair.  You can pull it up, or back, into a ponytail when you are in hurry.  For a more formal appearance, it can be gathered up into an elegant bun or roll.  The point is that there are benefits to both ups and downs when talking about hair.  The same principle applies with life experiences.  Make an effort to get something positive out of some of the common ups and downs that you encounter on a regular basis. 

Ups - When you hear bad news (job loss, illness, car repair, etc.), listen up so that you don't miss important details.  Often, people are so shocked by what is being said that they don't hear additional instructions or options.  Follow up with the person you spoke with (or someone else that may be able to help) after you have had time to process the information.  Focus on what you can do to improve the situation.  Your positive attitude will make a difference.  Cheer up and remember that you have the ability to come out on top.  Keep up the good work. 

Downs - What are your goals for this month?  Write down what you want to do and the steps needed to accomplish it.  Make sure that you are doing something each day to work toward your desired results.  Break down large, time consuming efforts into smaller pieces that are more manageable.  Don't worry if you encounter some obstacles along the way.  That is to be expected.  Calm down, assess the issue, and decide how to address it.   Be open to input from others that have encountered and solved similar problems.  Roll down the windows (barriers) that may prevent the necessary assistance from reaching you.

Leave a comment and share how you will use your ability to follow up and break down to make progress this week.