Time to Relocate: 7 Steps to Moving from Frustrated to
Fruitful
Often times we find ourselves in scenarios that cause high
levels of
frustration and stress. We aren’t where we think we should be. We’ve
gotten caught up in habits, emotions, or circles that drain rather than fulfill
and no longer add to our val-you. When this occurs it’s time to relocate. Now
this relocation could be physical, mental, or emotional but unless and until it
is accomplished frustration will wreak havoc in our lives. Here are 7 steps to
help you move from frustrated to fruitful:
1.
A Made Up Mind
Everything happens in your head FIRST. So
many times we straddle the fence or are indecisive about what move to make or which
road to take. Until this is resolved in our heads we cannot move forward
intentionally or intelligently. A made up mind is the first step in creating a
plan to move from frustration to fruitfulness. Once the mind is made up, then
purposeful, strategic actions can be mapped out and executed.
2.
Identify Your Frustration Triggers
Come clean with yourself. Complete
transparency about what really bothers you and creates negative emotions and
frustrations is required in order to make sustainable progress. Unless you are
100% honest with yourself then the relocation won’t produce fruitful results.
3.
Create A Plan
In order to make progress you must
have plan, a road map, if you will of
how to get from where you are to where you want to be. This plan must take into consideration:
a.
The pros and cons of the decision
b.
The risks and rewards of executing the plan
c.
Define what equates to a successful outcome
d.
Identify
and acquire resources needed
4.
Commit & Execute
Now that you’ve gotten through steps 1-3 it’s
time implement your plan. Commit to consistent follow through on the steps of
the plan. Don’t take short cuts. Do what needs to be done and give it all your
best effort
5.
Check
Your Pulse
There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking
a moment to reflect on your progress and make sure that you are moving towards
your desired outcome. You don’t want to relocate from one frustration to
another! Periodically do a self check to make sure that you are still headed in
a fruitful direction. Sometimes a plan needs to be tweaked or adjusted. Allow
for this to occur so you can still reach your desired goals. Don’t be so rigid
that you don’t reach fruitful.
6.
Make Sure the Fruit is Ripe
Guard against claiming the victory too soon.
Cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before you claim victory. Just because
there is fruit doesn’t mean that it’s ripe and ready to enjoy. Be patient with
yourself and the process. Harvest what you can enjoy and be nourished by and
give any fruit not ready more time to ripen.
7.
Evaluate Your Outcomes
In Step 3 you identified what would define a
successful outcome for your situation. Has that occurred? Hold yourself
accountable for reaching the outcome you established as being successful. The
level of satisfaction you experience as a result of following these steps makes
your fruit much sweeter.
Ready to relocate? Need help with the steps mentioned in
this article? MasterPeace Mindset Life Coaching is here to provide accountability
and support.
Contact us at 586.834.8798!
-Enna B
