Running a dance studio can be stressful and if you focus only on the negative then it is easy for you also to become very negative. Running a business is like life itself. Think about your daily activities they are not 100% joy and 0% problems. At times, we have more problems than joy. Fortunately, some individuals are skilled in handling problems right. Would you like to know their secrets?

Well, carefree people, as some might call them, have one thing in common: optimism. It does not mean that this type of person has never had problems before. Try remembering a colleague, a relative, a friend, or someone from your community who has the brightest smile from the start of each day until the end. How many times have you seen that person frown? Carefree people are fun to be with because their attitude is contagious. Have you tried asking them how they carry their problems lightly? Below are their secrets:

1. Learn to control your feelings by separating negative feelings from positive thoughts. This is the first step in solving problems. Only after you have cleared your mind with unnecessary thoughts can you start solving your problems accordingly.

2. Treat each problem as a challenge and an opportunity for self-improvement.

3. Free that scapegoat attitude. Are you pointing your finger at or blaming others for mishaps? Take responsibility for your mistakes. No one is perfect just try not to put the blame on others.

4. Use a pen and paper, and rate the depth of the problem and possible solutions to your problem. The law of probability principle will allow you to evaluate exactly how far you have gone to resolve your problem and how much further you need to go.

5. Keep a journal and treat it as a "secret friend" who is always willing to listen to your grievances. Write your feelings freely.

6. Develop a noteworthy hobby outside of dance, for this will help you lessen or minimize stress in your life.

7. Take time off from work and create variations of your daily schedule. Relax and check out the best movies in town. Travel and meet new and wonderful people. You will find these activities worthwhile in the long run.

The above tips will help you optimize those positive feelings of yours. Say you are already consumed by some problems. Here are the 1-2-3 steps in doing your problem solving:

1. Determine the root cause of the problem. If you think it is difficult, ask hundreds of why's and what's and you will soon find out the cause.

2. Think, strategize, and act for resolution.

3. Develop a strong desire to solve the problem.

4. Review the situation in order for you to avoid repeating the same mistakes again.

Consider that everybody experiences feeling low at some time or another when problems occur. They are not there to annoy you but to be resolved. Problems are created when you cannot accept your limitations. Once you accept your limitations, problem solving is just a 1-2-3 step, hassle-free, and a life-sharpening experience indeed! So my advice is, don't let any problem consume you or make you feel like locking yourself in your room when one strikes. Think of a problem as being a glitch in the road not as something that is insurmountable. There is a solution to every problem it is just a matter of calmly sitting down and working out the best way to tackle whatever it is. Sometimes there are problems because we really want something badly, if it is not to be, just let it go and the right thing will present itself to you. It is pointless to worry about something that is beyond your control. Concentrate on what IS in your control.

Take time to get away from the problem that is at hand and you will very likely find it much easier to find the answers that you are looking for. Removing yourself from the issue gives you the time and energy to do the right things for you and the people around you. Find time to look at how you typically deal with daily problems. Do you feel there is room for improvement in the way you tackle your problems? Do you create additional worry and stress for yourself? …It is definitely a good idea to have a flexible strategy so that when a problem arises you know exactly how you can solve it. Keep in mind that there will always be a "new" problem so try not to beat yourself up about it or give yourself additional stress that you could certainly do without. Stay calm and focus on what is at hand so you can approach whatever it is with a clear mind.