Plan B

Words have power

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Words have power – Can You Rephrase That?

Sometimes what people write on Facebook just shocks me. People can be so harsh, negative and angry, often about nothing. Do you know that everyone sees that? Your name calling, swear words and hatred? If you are too far left or right you seem to hate the other side, and isn’t that what you don’t like about them? That they don’t like someone else?

I was reading a post last night about a Twin Cities service that made a mistake. We all make mistakes. It went on and on about how awful the company and people were while being filled with swear words. Where is the grace, the forgiveness to turn the other cheek and the quiet understanding and recognition that they made a mistake? Do we need to attack them personally?

I know not all of you are looking for a job right now but you might be someday. Be careful what you post because once it’s out there, it’s on the internet for good and can often still be found even after you delete it.

I was reading a book recently which suggested 10 topics to avoid on Social Media in case you are ever looking for a job again. Those 10 topics are:

1. That you are interviewing
2. Political views or who you’re voting for
3. Your pay or other people’s pay
4. Religious views and anti-religious views
5. Negative feelings about co-workers
6. Medical issues
7. Personal drama with dating and marriage
8. Drug or alcohol use, talk or photos
9. Sex life or raunchy movies
10. Intentions to take someone else’s job

Use Social Media to encourage, spread good news, share what you love, take people on your travels and show pictures (just not too many of your kids). We know that everyone thinks their kids are perfect but others might not.

I encourage you to find many interesting and positive things to share. Social Media can be a wonderful thing if it’s used in the right way!

Backup Plan

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 One Adam 12…Who is your back-up?

Who remembers that show? I loved that saying, all seven of us would run around the house yelling “One Adam 12”. Today I think it is about calling in the back-up. When my puppies are outside I feel like Leo barks “One Adam 12” and Peanut comes running. They are each other’s back-up to chase birds, squirrels or neighbor dogs.

 

It got me thinking, who is your back-up? Who do you call in when you have a difficult situation or a big project ahead? I think we all need a little back-up at times. I hope if you are a parent, you are your kids back-up when they are feeling overwhelmed. If you are married I hope your spouse is your back-up and if you are single, I hope you have a good friend. We all need a little back-up at times.

 

Lately, I have met a number of people out of work and usually not by choice. Some were there for six months while others were there for over 20 years. I think it’s a great idea to have a Plan B just in case your Plan A doesn’t work out. I love having a few sources of income that all come from encouraging others to be more successful at work, live a healthier life or have more enjoyable relationships. My Speaking, Coaching, Journal and AdvoCare all bring income and success for my clients!

Do you have a plan B when a job doesn’t workout? How about a back-up plan for when a relationship disappoints you? Do you know what you will do when you get bad news or a bump comes in your road? When we have our life all planned out and than there comes a challenge along the way what do you do? Do you panic, Do you have support to turn to? Does it fuel you to work harder and never give up? or does it knock the wind out of you?