By Eliana Barriga Publisher and Managing Editor for The Retail Observer ![]() In today’s upside-down world filled with the deadlines, debt, worries, and other serious challenges we may find ourselves facing these days, it’s easy to fall into the trap of the waiting game during your pursuit of happiness. Waiting for a better break, or a new job? Waiting for the phone to ring, or what money will bring? Hoping for better health and well-being, or a relationship with meaning, or things to be better, or different weather? Waiting for tomorrow, or something to borrow, or a body of steel, or to cut a deal, or for the kids to behave, or your way to be paved? Time waits for no one, so don’t waste precious time waiting for something or someone to make you happy or rich. The clock is running... how are you spending your valuable time? As I was shopping in our home improvement center yesterday, I was talking to the salesman about fixing-up properties for re-sale, which is something I like to do. He told me how much he enjoys it and how there are deals out there right now, so I asked him why he wasn’t out there doing it. His response was, “I’m waiting for the economy to get better.” How many times have I heard that? How many of us are waiting for the economy to get better? Stop It! Stop waiting for circumstances outside yourself to change, to do, or have what you want in your life or business. Use the challenges you face to your advantage, including the economy. Take care of those in your community that need your help. A lot of bad things have happened to good people who need another chance to get back on track. How can you help? Do you have a dream? How about including others in your dream? Don’t wait—get up every morning and greet the new day. My mama used to say, “The early bird gets the worm”, and she was right. Go after your dreams and do what you need to do to make them come true. The pursuit of happiness isn’t waiting for you! Go be in your happy place, Eliana Barriga [email protected]
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By Eliana Barriga Publisher and Managing Editor for The Retail Observer ![]() "Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." —Brené Brown In our current and rapidly changing world, events have forced us into a socially engineered environment, creating long term social isolation that has had some strong and potentially long-lasting negative results affecting the state of our mental health and that of our loved ones. What is social isolation? It is defined as a state of complete or near complete lack of contact between an individual and society. This change for many has drastically decreased our community involvement, and connection has been attempted via new technologies. The entire world has launched into staying connected virtually through skype and zoom conference calls, social cocktail parties, and group facetime calls with family and friends since mid-March when the craziness all began. Over time however, social distancing is taking its toll, as we are seeing the elevation of stress, insomnia, lowered immunity, short-tempers, and addictions. Both loneliness and social isolation are driving up stress levels and wreaking havoc on the human body, including the brain. Brené Brown, professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, said that “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irresistible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don't function as we were meant to.” Are you socially isolated? If so, are you maintaining a balance physically and emotionally to help keep your body and mind as healthy as possible? Our positive relationships with others increase our own personal resilience and fortitude, keeping the community strong. Connecting with positive people within our circle of influence, that we can both laugh and dive deep with about questions that matter–will help us to face life's challenges with courage and love. Keep in touch, Eliana Barriga [email protected] |
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