Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the js_composer domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home2/ultimcb4/public_html/dev/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the genesis domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home2/ultimcb4/public_html/dev/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131
A Good Problem to Have

Lauren Grace Living

Archive

A Good Problem to Have

The process of expanding my business has been pretty intense to say the least. I went from being an acupuncturist and coach, to wearing many hats. I am now also the nutritionist, secretary, book keeper, marketing director, office manager, interior designer, and maid. Not to mention that I practically have to get my MBA to learn how to properly navigate this expansion!

So yes I am a bit worn out. My days are spent treating patients, meeting with potential clients, never ending paperwork, conference calls, meetings with attorneys and accountants, and not to mention I’m still furnishing the office. And maybe somewhere in there I get to sleep for a few hours. Needless to say my brain is a bit scattered and I’ve made lots of mistakes, and I am sure I will make more. Basically I am going through the typical growing pains that occur whenever you are changing, expanding, and taking things to another level.

However, I can’t really complain (ok that’s a lie, I bitch a lot). But the thing is, all these challenges that I am facing now are good problems. They might be a pain in the ass, but they are still good problems to have. All of this has come as a result of creating a bigger better business that is going to literally change lives.

I know that I have to put in the extra hours right now. There are going to be obstacles and bumps in the road as I develop proper systems and protocols for the office. And I also know that I won’t have to play all these different roles forever. This is just a temporary phase on my way to the top.warning-challenges

So whenever I get caught up and overwhelmed by this process I remind myself that these are qualified problems, and that I chose to go down this road. In fact I don’t even like to refer them as “problems”, I would rather say “challenges.” Because really that’s all this is, a series of challenges. Just changing the wording takes me out of victim mode and into leadership role. And I know I can handle any challenge that comes my way.

In your own life can you identify the good problems? What are the challenges that maybe you’ve been complaining about, but are actually part of the process towards building something great? When you stop and really think about it, a lot of the so called “problems” in our life are actually qualified problems. We choose them. Once we really own that our perspective begins to change. If you can view the challenges in your life as simply a necessary part of the bigger picture, suddenly they don’t seem quite as annoying.

This week examine the good problems in your world and work on changing your attitude around them. Who knows you may find that you’ll even become grateful for them!