This one is more of a rant than a blog, an unorganized composition of how the media influences our thoughts and what we can do about it.
The saying goes "Garbage In, Garbage Out". With the news media ranting and raving about the bail out failure, it is perfectly natural to get caught up in the fear. It can be almost paralyzing to some..
The talk around water coolers just adds to stinkin' thinkin'
Lets put it in perspective:
First, it is a fact the financial debacle that our banks will cause a trickle down effect. This is a fact.
Now, I am not a Pollyanna, but lets look at the bigger picture:
Nobody has a guarantee that there will EVEN be a tomorrow..this is also a fact. We aren't guaranteed our next breath for crying out loud!
The media profits millions of dollars from large advertising campaigns. They want you to believe that you cannot live without them. I remember when I sold television advertising; Princess Dianna passed away and all the account executives were encourage to call every client and sell out all the avails on the news channels
( because of the projected ratings)
It is a subconcious ratings game.. on us!..and a money game for the media. They dramatize most stories making it worse than what it really is..again, not downplaying the seriousness of our country's situation.
but come on.. hours and hours last weekend to wait for both political parties to speak.. with no other news to report?? pulleeaasse!
We know the reality of all that is happening in our country. We need to accept it and move forward with our lives, enjoy our lives to fullest, making each moment count. We have no control over the events of the world.. we can't do anything about most of them. Finances are a challenge for most people. Everyone is in the same "boat".
Why not make the best of today, hug your kids, family, spouse. Go for a nice walk, enjoy the fall foliage, chat with someone interesting. Make the best of your todays.. the future, yes, is important, but not as much as what you give, who you help.
Someone once said "It's not what really is going on.. it's how ya take it".
Yes we all have to face the reality of the economy, real estate market, stock market etc. but gee.. is that all there is??
You will almost never hear positive news on any of the major news channels. Ratings are virtually non-existent. Every one likes to hear bad news. Yes, this is a true fact. Just ask the Nielson company for a copy of their ratings for the news channels over the last month. I guarantee that they will be much higher over the last couple of weeks.
Didn't you ever notice that when a problem is solved, you don't see near the coverage as when it was "really bad?".
Stay in a positive mindset. Read A Great Uplifting Book.. A Chapter a day.
A Few of my favorites are
The Bible
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen Covey
Today Matters- John Maxwell
Think For A Change- John Maxwell
You Can't Afford The Luxury Of A Negative Thought - John Roger And Peter Mcwilliams
Stop your negative thoughts in their tracks. What you focus on increases.. good or bad
Walk.. I mean.. RUN away from negative people
Be Grateful Every Day for what you have.. focus on what you have vs. what you have not.
Stay grounded so you can help others that aren't
Lori Lincoln is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and sells homes in Southcoast Massachusetts in Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton, Swansea, Fall River, Somerset, Raynham, Easton, Dighton, Assonet, Freetown, and other areas of Massachusetts.
Lori helps first time home buyers, pre-foreclosure sellers, motivated sellers, and investors with their real estate goals.
You can find bank-owned, foreclosure listings at http://www.LoriLincolnTeam.com
Lori Lincoln
Keller Williams Realty
508-878-0917
email lorilincoln@kw.com
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