Thursday, January 04, 2007

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do - By Caroline Jalango

Sometimes life can be so overwhelming. It can leave you feeling helpless and drained especially when you really don’t know what to do or even how to tackle the situations that bombard your life.

Have you ever experienced a “brain blackout” where your brain temporarily became incapable of churning productive thoughts?

Have you ever felt that you just could not think anymore, even though you knew that you needed to get answers urgently?

What would you do if you realized that you did not know how to acquire or achieve the only thing that would help you make that positive difference in your life or career?

Whether you feel overwhelmed by a single issue or several issues coming your way at the same time, the following tips are hints for those times when you may not have a clue about whom to consult or where to start searching for solutions or answers to pressing issues.

Relax

This is a good way to let go of mental fatigue or pressure. Meditation, exercise or a good night’s sleep can work wonders both for your body and mind. A relaxed and refreshed mind is ultimately more productive and many times, things always look better in the morning!

Ask for help

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. A friend, family or an expert may have the answer you need. Floating the issue around may just bring you a much-needed stroke of luck by providing you with direction about what to do or even the perfect answer!

Seek spiritual guidance

Having faith and believing in a supreme being has proven time and time again that it is possible to get inspiration and answers by placing your trust in God.

Research the issue

You will be surprised at the wealth of information that is available on the Internet and in other publications about almost all kind of issues. If you don’t have a clue about where to start and what to do, try the World Wide Web.

Be creative

According to Plato, “necessity is the mother of invention.” When you don’t know what to do, you need to be creative to find the way forward. Start by writing down every possible option you have regarding the issue you are facing, however far-fetched it may seem. Consider the pros and cons for each option and then determine whether or not to pursue them.

Maintain a positive attitude

Like many people, you probably know that a wrong attitude blinds you from seeing opportunities and does nothing to eliminate a “brain blackout!” You obviously don’t want that to happen…do you?

Caroline coaches women, provides strategies and solutions, motivates and helps women who desperately want to strike the match that sets them ablaze to live happier, meaningful, positive, productive, improved and purpose driven lives. SIGN UP and receive your FREE "do better for yourself" mini-course designed to help you develop and maintain your momentum to start doing better for yourself today and get the results you want by visiting http://www.dobetterforyourself.com

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