What to Do When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

Let’s face it: things never go exactly according to plan. Whether it’s vacation itineraries, our career, getting the kids to school on time, or that plan to spend some quality time by yourself, things often have a way of getting off course from your original vision. But I learned something really important recently: What goes wrong is as valuable as what goes right. Let me share my insights with you and, I think you’ll see there really can be a silver lining in things don’t go according to plan. Unplanned Events = Good Opportunities When things go wrong it provides valuable opportunities: We experience opportunities and connections we might have missed otherwise. There may be in pain in things going wrong – but there may also be pleasure – be sure to look for it. We can learn from our mistakes, to be better in the future. We may experience the “happy accident” where things actually work out better than if they went according to plan. And don’t forget the humorous stories and memories you will have. When things go wrong it’s important to recognize it is all part of your life experience. vacation skirmishes business flubs relationship hurdles daily speed bumps You can count on these things happening on a regular basis. Think about it. You already know this. It’s all part of your “perfect” life. Guidelines for Handling Unplanned Events Here are the things to remember: They are not mistakes. They are not accidents. Expect them. Embrace them. Find t...
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