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The Benefits Of A Flexible Attitude
Wendy Betterini
Life is full of challenges, and many times we have to stop
what we are doing to completely switch gears. Having the ability
to be versatile, and developing a flexible attitude will go
a long way in adjusting to the ebbs and tides that life will
inevitably bring. When life or work seems too frustrating
to deal with, all we may need to make it work is an attitude
adjustment.
When we focus on fighting the obstacles that challenge us,
we waste time and energy that could be used more productively
if we only learned to "go with the flow" a little more often.
If we switch our thinking, viewing obstacles and challenges
in a different light, we can be successful in achieving so
much more. We will also expend less time and energy if we
aren't fighting against a current. This energy can then be
focused elsewhere.
By implementing the following five helpful tips for developing
a flexible attitude, you can find better ways to proceed through
life, allowing yourself to flow a little more smoothly through
its many ups and downs.
Embrace change – Change is necessary to get anywhere
in life, and embracing it takes a lot of courage and strength.
After all, change brings us into new experiences, and often
the unknown is scary for us. Change also brings a good omen,
in that life is not remaining stagnant, but rather moving
forward in different directions. We should allow life to carry
us off into these directions so we can experience a different
point of view, appreciating more what we do or don't have.
Envision a new outcome – If we go through life expecting
things to go as they always have, we can never open ourselves
up to the possibility of great things. When our expectations
don't arrive, we will be lost, not knowing which way to turn.
If we can imagine our actions having different outcomes, we
can be prepared for whatever life may bring us, good or bad.
Opening our minds to new outcomes will also help us plan for
when those outcomes are realized.
Enjoy the journey – Key to making our attitudes more
flexible is learning to look past the goal of getting something
accomplished, and enjoy the trip along the way. If we constantly
focus on doing something, achieving something, or acquiring
something, we lose sight of ourselves and who we are being.
Enjoying ourselves along the way to our goals will allow us
to remain flexible in the steps we take to arrive at their
completion, or our final destinations.
Explore different options – When trying to reach a
goal, why not try a new way of getting there? Developing a
flexible attitude will be simple if we can practice being
flexible in the choices that are important to us. Learning
to step out of the box and choose a different path, or option,
will often lead us to the new outcomes we’ve been envisioning.
Emotionally detach – It is easy to become frustrated
at times, but emotionally detaching from the situation will
allow us to take a look at our options more carefully and
objectively. Acting in response to difficulties is far different
than reacting, and the former is the more productive choice.
When a challenge arises, take the time to decide how to act,
instead of reacting with rash behavior.
Remaining flexible throughout life may make you feel like
you are loosening the reins on your goals and values. That
is not the case, however. If we can stay flexible and adapt
to change, we may find ourselves better off than we ever could
have imagined.
Wendy Betterini is a freelance writer and web designer
in New England. She is the owner of http://www.WorkatHomeBalance.com,
which features work/life balance tips for entrepreneurs, home
business owners, telecommuters and freelancers. Visit today
for more tips on balancing work and family under one roof.
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