Creating Change During Unprecedented Times

"We can never really be prepared for that which is wholly new. We have to adjust ourselves, and every radical adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem: we undergo a test, we have to prove ourselves.  It needs subordinate self-confidence to face drastic change without inner trembling."

-Eric Hoffer

These are unprecedented times filled with so much uncertainty.  Causing drastic changes in the way we do things.  Some things may never be the same.  But here's the thing about change, we know it's the only constant thing.  Change is always going to happen, it is always going to come.  You are either creating it, or you becoming a result of it.  Which do you choose? 

 

With social distancing, some of us have been awarded with the gift of time (or the illusion of more time).  Think about it, you might step out of bed and you are instantly 'at work'.  No long commutes.  Less driving around to go to 'events'.  What are you doing with this 'extra' time? This is the perfect time to create change within ourselves.  Stay productive.  Create a list of things you want to get done, and start doing them.  Set a new workout regimen.  Read a good book.  Reach out to a friend.  Or on a deeper level: Take time to reflect.  Focus on your purpose.  Count your blessings.  There are a number of things you can do to make productive use of your time. 

 

We are at our happiest when we stay productive.  We get joy when we get things done.  The happiest people don't always 'have' the best of everything, they just 'make' the best of everything.  The more mindful we are about happiness, the happier we become.  Make the best out of today.

 

We will come out of this stronger, wiser, better versions of ourselves.  Start today, start now.  Make today the best day of the year, every day.  Stay safe and healthy.