Many experts today say that we are living in revolutionary times. Today's technological information age has quickened the pace of change to an unprecedented level. Unlike earlier generations, we have little or no time to reflect on how change affects our work, home and play.

To cope with the pressure and stress of modern times, we must consider change as a golden opportunity to gain a competitive edge. Change should be viewed as a positive prospect, not the negative distress package as it is too often perceived.

Here are some thoughts to assist you in correcting this perceptual error:

- Give your life a bit of balance by writing down what hasn't changed. Make a list for home, work, play and relationships. All too often we focus too much on the changes in our life and not enough on what remains constant. This will help to put things in perspective.

- Set goals and tie them to priorities. Sticking to your priority goals on a daily basis will help you acheive what you want despite the changing world around you.

- Share your ideas on how you cope with change. Talking through your thoughts about change and seeing how others respond gives you an opportunity to hear how others are coping. Sharing ideas makes us all smarter. And we can gain strength and support from others who are in the same situation.

- Schedule yourself a moment each day for reflection. Make reflection a priority. The pressure of change too often is relentless to the point that we don't take time to think. Make certain that you give yourself time to think before you act. Control your future and be proactive, not reactive.

- Look in the mirror. To paraphrase an eminent author on the topic of change, William Bridges, know your "D.A.T.A." What are your Desires, Abilities, Talents and Aptitudes? Be who you are and know how change is really affecting these four facets of who you are. Be who you are today, not who you were yesterday.

- Chill out! Stop trying to control other people and events; simply control yourself. You'll make more friends that way, and life will be a lot less stressful.

- Become a child again. A friend of mine often says, "Experience, express and enjoy life." That's good advice. Rediscover the child within you and go play. Become more childlike, curious and mobile. Approach change with a sense of adventure.

- Laugh often, laugh loud and laugh with friends. Be willing to laugh at yourself, and from time to time invite others to laugh at you, with you. A good sense of humor is basic to having a healthy life. Lighten up and enjoy each day. Life is a celebration; enjoy the party.

How often do you ask yourself where you are going? Do you consider what exactly you will need to get there? Is your visionary palace reflective of your highest aspiration, or is it somewhere or something you are prepared to settle for, a second option, thinking that you will never obtain your ultimate dream?

We would like to challenge you this month to reflect on your ultimate goal, where you would most like to go - and what it will take to get there. When your mind is set on a target, write it down - and then begin your journey. To help you prepare, consider the upper limits of the following two individuals:

Born on December 30, 1975 in Orlando, Florida, Tiger Woods has reached a potential of 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds. In 2004, he earned an income of $80.3 million dollars. That's more than $200,000 dollars per day.

As much money as that appears, 49 year-old William Gates III has an estimated net worth of $46.5 billion dollars. He sold his first software program at the age of 17 for less than $5,000. That averages out to $1,453,125,000 per year, for the last 32 years of his life.

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