The freedom to choose your reaction

While I hate to be “one of those people” that goes around reciting the cliff notes from every clique business/self-improvement/help book that was ever written I am going to do that today.



Earlier in the summer I participated in a leadership course based on Steven Covey’s 7 Habits for Highly Effective People. Habit 1: Be Proactive, “Proactive people pause and allow themselves the freedom to choose their response based on principles and desired results”. Ironically, I had to use that space in-between-the-response wisely when my former employer delivered the news that I did not get the job I recently interviewed for.



During that space I could have: been angry/bitter/desperate/sad….or a whole bunch of other socially acceptable responses for someone in my situation. Rather, I used that space to reaction with the decision to shop. Vintage of course.

I used that pause to decide I was not going to take myself so seriously. Most of the world doesn’t so why should we? Sometimes people respect you more when you just grab the reins and make the most of the ride!



Knowing my aunt was coming into town and desired a day horseback riding I went out seeking “proper” tacky equestrian entire. I succeeded. With 3 for $1.00 hats and $1.50 scarf we will not only look our best on those horses but the photos are sure to be priceless. I am also confident that no one will be taking me serious with that on my head!