Don't Like It? Change It!

I'm sure you can think of a few things you would like to be different in your life.  Most people can.  There is one school of thought that we should accept what is and not try to change it.  Now, while there may be some wisdom in that for some situations, you have probably guessed by now that my general attitude for life is, 'Hey, if you don't like it, change it!"  Before you argue with me that you can't, let me explain.....

There are many ways to 'change it'.  The most obvious is to simply walk away so that things have changed for you.  You are no longer in the situation.  In some situations, that may be the best option, but there are certainly others.  Another would be to communicate the changes you would like to see happen to someone that has the power and ability to work with you on the changes.  If you can reach a solution, even if the changes are small, the dynamics of the situation are altered and sometimes the ripples of those small alterations have a big impact.

Another way to 'change it' is to gather all involved for a counsel.  Ideas will spring from everyone and can be voted on for a group plan or set of common goals or rules.  This works well for families, as well as businesses or teams.

As a parent, you can also change things up to include some rewards and consequences for your children if you don't like the way things are going in your home.  We recently did this with our two youngest since we needed some change in their attitude toward household chores.  ;)  My husband and I didn't get their vote, just told them if they do A, the reward will be B.  If they don't do A, the consequence will be C.

I'm sure you can think of other solutions to changing something, and here's the deal...the answer for what to do to change 'IT' is already inside you.  Pray, listen and then act.  There is always a way, even if you can't see it right now.  If what you want to change is important enough to you, you WILL find a way to 'change it'.  And you are the only one who can implement it.  Don't wait for someone else to do it for you....that may never happen.  Decide right now that you are never stuck.  You can be the captain of your own ship....who else would you rather have steering?  It's all you, my friend.  That doesn't mean you are left alone.  God always provides help and inspiration....from Him and from others around you. 

What do you want to change today?

My best to you, my friend....

Love, Michelle