I have a few comments that might jolt you to recognize that only you can bring your life to a balance. We go along and let others decide what path we will take. Life is hardly about Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf. It's about allowing yourself the freedom to make your own decisions. The big bad wolves of the world are pure rhetoric and fear of themselves. When you listen to their tales, they often spin the same old tune.
When someone tells you all will be fixed with a turnkey, in a moment, be weary. Nothing is ever accomplished in its entirety overnight. Use your reasoning power and give yourself the time to process what you hear. Being so reactionary that your future hangs in the balance with hanging participles dangling like icicles in a rainforest, should be a sign that something does not fit.
If what you fear is too alarming, and you do not have the confidence to bring balance to your life, stand back and consider all your options. Charming people are not always telling you the truth. What is YOUR direction? Do you have a plan that YOU follow or do you follow those who exude the words but never know how to execute them into a finished product?
Empowerment is not just a word. Empowerment is powerful and conducive to taking your own lifeline and planning your future without the influence of those who utter nice words but never follow through for you. What is the purpose to YOUR life? Wisdom and purpose is one lifeline that always directs your decisions. Depend on them to guide you.
You may believe that all your balls are in balance but as Michael J. Gelb says in his book, "More Balls Than Hands", "The secret to juggling is to overcome your fear of making mistakes". When you free yourself of the hanging participles, it frees you to get to your goal. Guaranteed, when you are more fulfilled, by adopting your chosen life plan, each day will be more dynamic and productive.
Gloria M. Reiske is an MSW, LCSW with more than thirty years experience in education, administration, social work, and coaching. She has authored many articles and is published in local media, having written a men and grief manual for training purposes throughout Virginia and an article for children and grief.
Onions and turnips are very different, but in cooking and combining, they often go together and function well. Leaders and their teams are very much like that. One bad onion could spoil the dish like one bad turnip could make you very nauseous.
Leaders often educate and motivate, while their team can be innovative and productive. Together, they fit hand and glove. Teams that have a poor leader neither motivates, or works well together. Even though your opinion differs from the others, it does not mean you are right or wrong, it does mean all opinions are worth reviewing.
Teams that have one person who takes everything personally, is bound to offset the balance and when that happens, very little is accomplished. If you are fortunate enough to have been chosen for a team, take time to observe the behaviors within the environment before you step foot into the ring. Know your team and give your opinion judged on fact not fiction.
Stepping out of the box may be risky, but shows more research has been done and the team who goes beyond traditional problem solving is to be commended for its ingenuity and forward thinking. Leaders who allow their teams the opportunity to address their concerns and take action, stands to get to the goal. Changes that take place can benefit the majority of the recipients.
Soup made from onions and turnips is not to everybody's liking, but those who do indulge, find the combination very tasty. When teams combine with those who choose different ideas, it becomes a new and often rewarding experience.
In Amy Cuddy's book, "Presence", Maya Angelou wrote, "Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances". Not every comment is earth shattering and not everybody who does not participate is lacking in new ideas. Maybe they need a way to engage and regain their personal power.
Putting a diversity of ideas on your team and asking for a plan gives the leaders who have the power, an opportunity to increase their standing and thrive, if the plan is reality not a whim.
Companies today are merging and if we are going to accept their monopolized undertaking, we need to prepare for the future. We cannot conduct business as usual but we do need new ideas and new life. Does that mean hiring young, inexperienced mellinials or experienced older employees? Hold on to your seat as the answer is hire both to mix both ideas and I will leave you with those thoughts. Using your common sense, along with team cooperation, usually wins the game.
Gloria M. Reiske is an MSW, LCSW with more than thirty years experience in education, Administration, social work, and coaching. She has authored many articles and is published in local media, having written a men and grief manual for training purposes throughout Virginia and an article for children and grief.
If I could reach out to the families who are having their struggles from illness, accidents, other health concerns, this would be my wish. Focus on the bright side! That will probably be the hardest thing to do. Weigh in on your strengths. Remain strong for yourself and for those who are struggling everyday.
Be an advocate for all the children, and adults who are trying to be in remission. Do not only give lip service, but strive to stand beside them and allow their wishes to be heard.
Without hope, we give up our reason for living. If we can rescue those who are in danger, we can do the same for our loved ones. Live day by day not in the future. As we age, we are often plagued with new concerns. Maybe that tells us that good clean living is often the answer to longevity.
Make 2016 your year for change and whatever it takes to bring your entire body in balance with your needs is worth the effort. Remind yourself that each one of us has an obligation to be a role model for our families and friends. This message is for everyone and not for a few. Discipline is not easy, but the impact is forever. Once you make the decision to take care of yourself, you will not return to your old self, but advocate for giving yourself a makeover.
Those adults who are struggling with illness, but have lived the high life over the years may have to consider the consequences. It is never too late to turn your life around and when you do, be grateful for those moments when you walk the path to a life of peaceful existence.
Hope is never lost and for those of you who are caring for loved ones with dire needs, live each day with the notion that everyday is precious. The struggle to survive means that each day is a new day and you must make the most of it. Those who have experienced the trials of war are never the same persons, but many move forward and are the role models for all of us.
Our fallen heroes should remind us that life is a gift and needs to be treasured. We all have an obligation to our families and friends to be the best that we can be everyday. The rhetoric that we hear on TV and radio and in conversations rarely tells the truth but leaves us questioning reality. The safety of our lives is in our hands. Let us not forget our responsibilities and the future of our children. Let us live in peaceful co-existence.
Gloria M. Reiske is an MSW, LCSW with more than thirty years experience in education, Administration, social work, and coaching. She has authored many articles and is published in local media, having written a men and grief manual for training purposes throughout Virginia and an article for children and grief.
I have a few comments that might jolt you to recognize that only you can bring your life to a balance. We go along and let others decide what path we will take. Life is hardly about Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf. It's about allowing yourself the freedom to make your own decisions. The big bad wolves of the world are pure rhetoric and fear of themselves. When you listen to their tales, they often spin the same old tune.
