Thought for the Week

Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT

March 4, 2013

I am at the top of the ladder but it is against the wrong building. -Diane Shrock

When something is creating havoc in our lives, we want it to change…NOW!  It is important to recognize there is a difference between change and effective change.  Effective change makes sure we understand what we want to be different and that our efforts take us in the desired direction.  Change for change’s sake can bring new results but they may not be what we had in mind.  If we jump into change without thinking about our goal we may find we climbed the ladder but put it against the wrong building.

What am I changing in my life at this time?  Have I taken the time to understand my goal?  Are my efforts taking me where I want to go?