Change can suck or it's an adventure.  Thing is, it can be both within seconds.  Stress comes along with change.  Stress can lead to overwhelm.  Overwhelm can lead to depression and anxiety issues.  Stress also lead to us not thinking right, of being unable to really "hear" or think like we used to.  Below, I offer some resources to you about change and stress that have helped my clients.      Ways to deal with change (article) https://cafemutual.com/news/guestcolumn/332-how-can-advisors-deal-with-change   Ways to Manage Your Change Mindset  (Video 20 minutes) https://www.elevatingyourbusiness.com/listen-to-profiting-from-change-how-to-manage-your-mindset-and-overcome-overwhelm/   Avoid Business Burnout: 7 Critical Planning Areas (Article) https://www.elevatingyourbusiness.com/avoid-business-burnout-plan/   31 Signs of Burnout & Burnout Assessment (Download) https://www.dropbox.com/s/oz1u2qu88jcu8y8/Banishing%20Burnout%20Assessment.pdf?dl=0

Summary:   When I talk about systematization or chunking actions into smaller steps, it's so much easier to show my clients this article I wrote back after I had moved across the country, unpacked, realized I was in the wrong apartment, and moved again to unpack; all of which I did in 6 months. People think of organizing tasks, creating systems, or making changes to their business as overwhelming and it is!  However, when you spend the time to plan for the changes, to chunk the actions into smaller, more doable pieces, you'll actually save time (all the time you're THINKING about doing the task) in the long run!   Sometimes it helps to organize a room all at once. However, for home-business owners, spending another entire day in the house isn't always a desirable thing. What may be more desirable is to spend 60-minutes each day working on a project. The steps below will assist you (as they have me) to reorganize your kitchen. DAY ONE if you don't have a pad on your refrigerator, set aside a piece of paper somewhere in the kitchen for the next 10 days. Use the top part of the page for "things to buy" and the lower half for other notes. put a chair in the middle of the kitchen floor and assess what needs to be done. Make a list. start to pay attention to where you are placing things that are in the dishwasher. Take a mental note

I'm back from my trip to India where I spoke to 500+ independent advisors and distributors at the CIFA 2018 conference on the topic of change, which was taped and is available below. I also conducted a 90-minute workshop at a private event for 70 top advisors on the subject of niching and creating an ideal client profile. This taped event was held at CIFA2018, a www.CafeMutual.com event.  It's a 20-minute "Ted-like" talk. And for those of you who love speaking, taking an important message, and drilling it down into just 20-minutes is not easy! Here's the description of that talk: Profiting from Change: How Advisors Can Manage Your Mindset and Overcome Overwhelm The financial industry in India is evolving, responding to changes in technology, regulations, and consumer demands. You’ve heard it before: change is inevitable! “Business as usual” has never been a smart strategy, but implementing change is now crucial for advisors who wish to remain relevant to today’s savvy investors. While change comes with challenges, they are not insurmountable. It’s time to look at your firm with fresh eyes and formulate a new mindset about change. “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer During this presentation, you’ll see how implementing change can be easy—and lucrative—as you uncover hidden profits and personal satisfaction within your business. You’ll discover: •Why change feels difficult and stressful. •3 steps to manage change without overwhelm. •How to profit