Our world is changing. It is changing more rapidly now than at any other time in history and will continue to do so. Some may say, “So what! That’s just the way things are. It’s just life.” Well I have a question for you. Have you ever stopped to think about the effects that this rapid change may have on us as human beings?
Many of the challenges that we face in our lives and that we see in our society today can be directly linked to our inability to accept and adapt, quickly and easily, to change. Some of these challenges include: sudden loss of employment, financial devastation, homelessness, low productivity, divorce, mental and physical abuse, drug and alcohol addictions, learning disabilities, feeling overwhelmed, and feelings of hopelessness, stress, and fear. Many of these challenges have become an everyday occurrence.
So What Causes These Things to Occur?
Stop for a moment and realize how inundated we are with information on a daily basis. From things that we hear on our favorite television and radio programs, casual conversations and advice we receive from others, the constant bombardment from advertisers selling expectations that most of us could not possibly achieve.
Add to this our constantly changing work environment. We are changing careers more today than our parents and grandparents did. Companies are downsizing, corporations are merging, and new management brings new philosophies and thus the need for constant adaptation. The products and services that we become accustomed to, more than likely, will not be available 5 to 10 years from now. What’s popular today won’t be the ‘in thing’ tomorrow. Life never seems to let up and it's only going to intensify.
These things may not seem like any big deal on the surface because “That’s just life”, right? However, what we fail to realize is that, even though we may not be consciously paying attention to all these things, there is a part of us that is and it's being affected adversely by all these challenges of life. And it can leave us very unfulfilled, disappointed and starving for wisdom.
How Do We Overcome These Challenges of Life?
My goal here is not to discourage you, but to empower you with knowledge. It is my belief that when a person understands exactly what is occurring around them on a day-to-day basis, and clearly sees their own personal value and potential, life can become much more fulfilling and gratifying. It is so easy to get caught up in everyday life and yet the key to overcoming and taking control of it lies in establishing certain valuable elements for us as individuals. That is to know, “Who am I?” “What are my talents, my passions, my desires?” “What do I really want?” “How can I utilize my talents, my passions, and my desires to enhance my life and the lives of others?”
Ask yourself this question. What if it were possible for us to actually become empowered from these challenges of life instead of allowing them to manipulate and tear us down? I believe that it is possible to actually become empowered by the challenges of life. Also, to discover and utilize your talents to enhance your life and the lives of others. This is what Affinity Guidance Services is all about.
Through the Positive Self-Management System you will come to an understanding of who you are, what your talents are and what you are truly capable of accomplishing. You will learn “How” to use your current knowledge and experience to create the success you’ve always wanted. You will discover “How” to quickly and easily adapt to change, and actually become empowered by the challenge you experience in your life.
There is an overwhelming need for programs that can teach youth and adults to feel good about
themselves and who they are, respect other individuals, make wise choices and create a desire within them to learn and achieve even higher levels of success. There is a great need for individuals to overcome plummeting levels of self-worth which is a direct link to the majority of challenges that face us as human beings today. By increasing personal self-worth and helping you realize your potential, your success is all but assured.
As for our youth, strong personal self-worth leads to self-confidence, which in turn gives them the
strength to stand their ground when confronted with the challenges of life, such as stress, peer pressure, relationships, addictions, accountability and gangs. Self-worth will also encourage them to select influences that will promote health, wealth, and happiness in life now as well as in their future.
Our Mission is to inspire in children, adults and families the desire to cultivate and experience
success in all areas of life: emotionally, physically, economically, socially, intellectually, and ethically. To have people value their own lives and the lives of others to the extent that they create for themselves success filled lives which, in turn, will enable them to be responsible adults, effective parents, and major contributors in society. Affinity Guidance Services is dedicated to achieving this outcome and is committed to giving you the necessary tools and skills to accomplish your dreams.
Brad J. Neufeld
Founder and CEO
