Opportunities

“The past cannot be changed.
The future is yet in your power.”
Mary Pickford

Do you sometimes think about the past and wish things were different? You are not alone! Sometimes we get stuck in our thinking and feel nothing is ever going to change.

You can break your train of thought and think of ways to change your situation in the future.

I have a client who always says, “When one door closes, it is hell waiting in the hallway so open the shade and look out the window.” Let’s take her advice and look for the opportunities that are presenting themselves today.

The first step is to become aware of these opportunities. How can you do that? Following are some small steps you can take to find those hidden opportunities:
1. Be in the present moment.
Every so often take a deep breath and see what is happening around you.

2. Grateful List
Make a list every night of three things you were grateful for during the day.

3. Conversations
Listen when you are talking to someone for the opportunities that are being presented.

4. Letting it out to the Universe
Ask for help. Example: if you are looking for a new job let other people know.)

5. Faith
Instead of feeling nothing will change trying telling yourself, “Things are getting better everyday.” Have faith that your dream will come true.

I invite you to try this experiment and see if being aware of opportunities and taking advantage of them makes a difference in your life. You can either leave a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.