Opportunities Today : December 2008 Issue

Editorial - Conquering the Tough Times
 
Everyone says and sees the slowdown around. These are tough times. How to cope up with the current recession? Well, the solution starts with self! We all must remember the old adage: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." How to be tough to get going in tough times? Here are the simple steps to a tough self.

Firstly, adopt a positive attitude. It saves your energy from seeping out. It stops drain of mind and time spent in brooding over fears and further tormenting with tears. The positive attitude keeps our mind in a neutral state. The time saved from worrying is our first resource for creative thinking and putting ACTION in direction of solutions.The neutral mind is stress-free and it is this stress-free state that sows the seeds of new ways or innovations for meeting one's day to day needs.

Thus our positive attitude and innovative approach ensures survival, keeping sense of security intact. Once the confidence for security, sustenance and survival is in place, the ideas for growth come flowing. One's level of determination, guts and grit drowns and wipes out feelings of fear and insecurity. This helps creative thinking for reinforcing correct action. So the Magic Mantra is:

"Be Positive"
"Be Creative"
"Be Planned"
"Be on Action"

And lo! You have risen above the slumps, recession, depression and downswings. For it's not the market or the environment, but you – the tough one with determination, positive approach and innovative ideas with multiple alternatives for going ahead. So the "tough you" is ready to take off on new bright tracks in the midst of all the recession.
Those in Mumbai who need further guidance and interaction can send a request to our HRD advisor. Email: otmag@rbcsgroup.com

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