4 Ways To Change The World!

 

Ok, to be fair, when I say change the world I mean your world. But come on, is there any other one? Or at the very least, it is truly the world you can change. But it comes down to one simple word. Control. Say it out load. CONTROL. You hold in your grasp your own world. It may not seem like it over the last several months but you do. And the sooner you exhibit more of that control the happier you will be.

You and I know the world may seem like the world's most ridiculous shit show in 2020 but that is not what really matters. What does matters is what you decide to do while on your own human hamster wheel. Your decisions AND your mindset makes all the difference. It's empowering to know you get to decide. Decide wisely, Grasshopper. 

When I was 19, I used to wear the weight of the world on my shoulders or at least it felt like it. I worked for my father in our family business and I had way more responsibility than my few years should have allowed me to. Oh, don't get me wrong, I grabbed every bit of the responsibility I could get for myself. But just because you want to carry the burdens of everyone else on your back doesn't mean you should. I used to volunteer for anything to further my leadership path but the weight of handling things I didn't have the skills to accomplish would tear me up inside. Without exaggeration, I remember crawling under my desk a couple of times and curling up in a ball, just to try to get the jumble of tangled nerves in my stomach to quit hurting. But then one day something happened. I honestly don't remember why but I decided to quit worrying about things I couldn't control. DONE. I just stopped. And so did the pain in my stomach. I am not saying I don't worry about things but the difference is I only worry about things that I can affect. And it have served me well for the last 40 years. 

So as the world seems out of control right now, here are 4 things you can do to change YOUR world.

Make The Call

I am going to wager that there is someone in your life or someone who used to be in your life that you need to call. I am not talking about an old love interest. Maybe it's your mom? Maybe a friend from years ago that you have drifted from. Perhaps it's an old boss or work mate that made a difference in your life. Someone you have thought you really need to reach out to but for a plethora of reasons (in your head), you haven't? Stop making excused the make the call. But don't text or email. Call Them! Hear their voice and let them hear you. Catch up if even for just a few minutes. Your heart will thank you.

Macgyer Something

If you don't know the term, then you have the benefit of youth. But Macgyer was the protagonist in a 1980's TV series who could seemly fix anything with what he just happened to have within his reach. But what I am talking about is what is plaguing you in your world that needs to be fixed? Is your faucet leaking? There's a YouTube for that. Have you thought about replacing that broken light switch cover in your house but never have gotten around to it? I could be as simple as pulling out the screwdriver and making it happen. But the point is do it today. Stop making excuses and just do it. Google it if you have to. Pull up the video to learn how. Drive to Home Depot this afternoon. But just get 'er done. It really is the little things sometimes that make the world go better. And that feeling of accomplishment. 

Be Generous

When the world spins out of control, be your own version of Mother Theresa. Give some time. Give a couple of bucks. Buy a sandwich for someone you don't know. Stop and open the door for someone. But don't do it for fame or recognition. Do it because it helps someone else. But what it really does is helps you. It puts a little added volume in your heart. It reminds you that one person can make a difference. YOU can make a difference. 

Say The Word

Anger. Resentment. Jealousy. These are negative emotions that you might think are the caused by someone else but the real cause is what have allowed. With one small swoop of forgiveness you can lift the weight of bad juju from the past. Pick the phase that fits your situation... "I forgive you... I am sorry... You are important to me... I only want good things for you in the future... I am sorry I didn't handle things better before...I will do better next time...I love you". This is not dependent on someone else being the better person. You be the better you. Release the dark spots in your psyche through forgiveness and positivity.  I am not saying go backwards and I am not saying to forget what happened. I am saying forgive.  Forgiveness can be your superpower . A pardon of someone in your past allows more room in your heart for more of the good things in life.  

In all of the four simple things I have mentioned there is one common thread. You control all of these. And that, my friends, is what will make your world better. There is so much that seems out of our control these days. But there is so much more you get to be the captain of. And by doing it with purpose and positivity gives you the satisfaction of creating your own atmosphere of contentment. Be the change you need. Be positive. Be in control. 


Scott C. Dickinson is a real estate broker that lives with he wife in beautiful Vancouver, WA but helps people with their real estate needs all over the US. He can be reached at 360-518-7197 or email at ScottYourBroker@gmail.com. Check him out online at https://linktr.ee/yourbrokerscott.