In the past I’ve talked about the importance of being optimistic. But I’ve also talked about the importance of being realistic. I’d like to take an opportunity to build on these views.
I think it’s safe to say that everyone has been in an unfavorable situation. If you haven’t been in one yet, you will be. It’s part of life. Sometimes when we’re in these situations, the only thing that keeps us going is hope. Hope that our situation will change and all will be well.
I’ve done this a lot.
I didn’t enjoy my time in high school. Or middle school. Or elementary school. I couldn’t wait to graduate and go to college. I’d be away from everything that brought me down. Finally.
And then I went to college. I loved the new surroundings and change of environment. I had found my element, a place where I could belong. And then a couple of years into college, I got into a rut. A deep one. And again, I couldn’t wait to graduate and move on to the next big thing.
Fast forward to when I got laid off. I was anxious, always wondering when my break would come. I knew it would all be better once I found a job. And…well, let’s stop at that.
All too often we choose to look ahead. We’re so busy looking ahead that we may be missing the opportunities that are present before our very eyes. Do what you can to make the best out of your situation. Because the next one might not be much better. And if you always need a drastic change to make everything all right, you might not be getting to the root of your discontent.
Remember, your future doesn’t start tomorrow. It starts today.
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