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Little Changes Lead To Big Changes
Being stuck in a rut is never fun. Aside from being bored with your situation, being in a rut also makes you more prone to depression and negative thinking-the two things that will keep you in your rut for even longer.
If you want your situation to change, you must change. Instead of complaining that there's nothing you can do to make your life better, realize there's actually a lot you can do.

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TOP SHELF TIP NO. 35
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."

Charles Darwin, evolutionary biologists, 1809-1882

     You just have to get out there, take a risk, and do something.
     When you aren't making progress toward a particular goal and feel completely stuck, the key to making a big change is to make little changes. This week Promotional Consultant Today is looking at guidelines to jumpstart your life and get out of a rut right now.

Express, Don't Repress
     As you work your way through your rut, don't suppress your emotions. Instead, experience them fully.
     Using an example of a job loss -- perhaps you're very sad that you lost your job. Maybe you loved that job and wanted to stay with the company for the rest of your working career. Rather than be depressed for weeks or even months, express the emotion you're feeling. If you feel you need to cry or yell out in rage, then do so.
     After you've let the emotion out, let it be. Don't dwell on it forever. Experience the emotion and then move on.
     The same goes for other experiences. Remember, each event we experience in our life is a learning opportunity. Find the lesson that's hidden in your current situation so you can move on.

Take Inventory
     Schedule time each day to review your past successes. Many times when people get stuck in a rut, they forget about all the good things they did in the past. Instead they concentrate on the present, which may not be so good right now; and they can't figure out how to get past their current circumstance.
     However, when you look back at your past successes, you start building your confidence and your inner strength. You are reminded of your wonderful capabilities -- that you can be successful again -- if you work toward your goal.
     Tomorrow we'll review expanding your focus and becoming engaged in the moment.

     Source: Guerline Jasmin is president of Success Strategies Unlimited, a consultancy helping individuals and organizations achieve their potential. She is the author of the forthcoming book, How to Keep Your Past from Invading Your Present and Destroying Your Future.

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