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Finding the Upside in a Changing World

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BONNIE MICHAELS: Has your life taken unexpected twists and turns? Are you feeling confused, lacking direction or concerned that you can survive the freefall of being laid off, dealing with financial issues or losses?

If so, now is the time to explore the hidden opportunities within the dramatic changes occurring in our world. There are always answers to difficult questions, and a way to navigate through the zigs and zags of life confidently and comfortably. To do that, you need a formula that integrates all areas of your life: financial, spiritual, professional and personal lifestyle. By taking a holistic approach, you can find the upside in life's downturns while developing long-lasting, sustainable success and happiness.

Discover the truth about change

The 'not-known' is part of our new reality. This brings rapid change along with undiscovered opportunities. In the past, it was easier to navigate your personal and career goals but the rate of change in the new norm can be overwhelming. Examine your fears and expectations regarding change and controlling your life. In the new norm, you get to write your own success rules and unleash your authentic life path.

Rewrite 'the rules' by reworking your dream and redefining success and happiness

To rewrite the rules, start by assessing what is really important and makes you truly happy. By redefining success and happiness you are able to live your life with ease in the new reality. Your new success model may encompass a new definition of prosperity--one that isn't dependent on consumption, overwork, expectations. Design a new dream based on what makes you happy and feel successful.

Build your bank account by utilizing simplicity and reassessing your financial thermostat

Are you trapped in the cycle of living beyond your means? Is your relationship to money one that is realistic and providing you with a solid foundation? Your lifestyle choices and financial well-being are an important part of a holistic plan for success. In the new norm, opportunities to enjoy more flexibility abound but there may not be the same financial prospects. Choosing a simpler lifestyle may provide you with freedom and less worry.

Develop success-seeking sonar with your Power Core

Your career plan is also changing in the new norm. We are becoming a society of specialists, and the people who will rise the top are those who can tap into their natural talents and abilities. Harnessing your inherent skills gives you a competitive edge that distinguishes you from the rest because no one can imitate your personal ability or power core. Plus, it reenergizes your focus and enthusiasm while decreasing your stress level.

You no longer have the luxury of working in a job that doesn't interest you. Be able to identify what you do naturally well and harness that energy to plot your success.

Integrate personal, professional, spiritual and financial plans for holistic, sustainable success

In the new reality, you can't separate your career from your personal life. One affects the other. Each must have realistic expectations and a solid base for sustainable success. Developing a flexible long-term plan is a necessity in this changing world. Using reliable sources and in-depth research for your career choices will ensure a higher probability of long-term success. Making life style choices that reflect our changing natural resources will enable you to cope with any short or long term variations in water, energy and unforeseen issues. The new reality is all about continual change, which means a continual commitment to reassessing your life choices.

Remember that success is not solitary and the power of partnerships is extremely important during times of change. Using community, support system, networking outlets, friends and family increases your success equation.

In summary, you will need to adapt, be flexible and creative in your approaches for a sustainable model for success and happiness. Taking time out from your busy life and using mindfulness practices will enable you to be clearer about your goals and actions. Mindfulness leads you to the powerful tool of self-mastery, the ability to be self-aware and clear about what your want. It is a state of empowerment that comes when you align yourself with your core values and priorities.

The circle of sustainable success is comprised of many categories. Each one is unique yet they are all connected in some way. Good luck on your new journey of exploration and finding the upside.

 
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Problem solving, uncovering options and adapting are the keys to Bonnie Michaels' success. Having survived rheumatic fever, divorce, single parenting, career changes and financial difficulties, she uses her personal and professional experience to help others. As a work-life pioneer and expert, she has traveled the globe speaking and strategizing for individuals and businesses for over twenty-five years.

Through her firm, Managing Work & Family, Inc. she helps individuals solve work and family/personal life conflicts, sets up a customized Work-Life Company Programs, and assisting mangers to deal with the changing workforce. Her book, Solving the Work/Family Puzzle, has been used extensively by individuals and businesses.

Bonnie is passionate about the issues of sustainability and saving the natural environment and wildlife. As a local and national activist, she is on the executive board for Take Back Your Time and volunteers at the Conservancy of SW Florida, League of Women Voters, and environmental networks.

 
       
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