It’s officially a recession
Well, according to the local paper here, The Kansas City Star, we are now officially in recession. I don’t think that comes as a surprise to anyone! There has been a lot of chat over the airwaves and in the coffee shops about how bad things are. Certainly I can see the evidence of that around me and with my clients – yep, it certainly isn’t good.
What will we do?
There is a mindset thing going on here though as well. Now, perhaps more than ever, is a good time to review what is truly important to you. These are the things that you really value. They don’t change much as time goes on and they are like a compass. Doing things that are in alignment with that are very rewarding, when in conflict with them, life can be very stressful.
So, what is most important to you? There is a great book called: The five secrets you must discover before you die – John Izzo that I highly recommend. (By the way, if you want a great resource for books and book recommendations I suggest you check out www.goodreads.com). Of course, money is important and I am not suggesting that we ignore that. Making a living is essential. However, at these times and especially as the holiday season approaches I think it is worth considering the things that are truly important and how we are addressing those things.
So, rather than ignoring the “recession” and refusing to believe it, how about taking a look at what is great in your life and how you are going to get closer to your values without having to spend huge amounts to get there!
Tags: recession, Values, way forward
