Do you think you have problems? We all do, I’m sure. There
are financial problems, family problems, problems at work, problems with
neighbours, health problems, problems with governments. There are so many kinds of problems. But the
word ‘problem’ has such a negative connotation.
It feels static. It sticks in
your brain. It is kind of like the lump
in your stomach when you’ve eaten too much. It just sits there.
“It's so much easier to suggest solutions when you don't
know too much about the problem.”
- Malcolm Forbes
What if I told you that you could eliminate problems? Oh no,
is this one of those feel-good theories that we hear about!? Well, no.
. . . there are only challenges
What if we treated each problem as something else? What if we treat each one as a challenge?
Challenge is an action word. Challenge
is something you work at. Challenge is something you take action on.
Financial issues – do some budget analysis. See where you can reduce costs, or increase
income. If necessary, see a financial counselor.
Family issues – communicate with each other. Actually, talk and listen. Don’t let it fester.
Work issues – talk to your boss. Oh, is your boss the
problem? Then talk to HR, other
managers. If it’s absolutely necessary, look for an opportunity in another part
of the company or look for another job.
You get the idea.
Devise a plan and carry it out.
Can’t come up with a plan? Then
get help to develop one.
The important thing is to do something. Don’t succumb to a
problem and let it fester. Challenge is
something we can all deal with. Give
yourself a chance.
“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned
about life: it goes on.”
- Robert Frost
There are no problems, only challenges.
