How to Win the Waiting Game

If patience truly is a virtue (and it is,) then waiting is truly a challenge. Much of our lives are spent hurrying from one goal or objective to another only to met with delay, denial or derailment. Knowing that gratification will not be immediate or easy can be enough to keep us from trying or giving up well before the goal is reached. Winning at waiting is a skill the great ones have mastered. Don't get discouraged with the process. Keep the goal in mind and reflect on what motivated you to pursue your passions in the first place. We are doers, achievers, go-getters and so winning at waiting can be difficult because we want to actively participate in reaching our goals. A well seasoned steak can be marinated for hours. Wine and other liquors are "aged" for many years in some cases to achieve the perfect flavor. Our own physical, emotional and mental growth takes place of a span of many years. Growth and development take time. Don't rush the process. Develop a "PS," a Patience Strategy! Your "PS" is what you fall back on when waiting becomes unbearable. It includes things that:

• Remind you of why you started
• Affirmations on why patience is important
• Goal review tasks to make sure you are still on the right path

You "PS" should accompany every major goal you set so that you are ready to confront anything that tries to discourage you from following through on making what you are working so hard to achieve become a reality. Want a copy of our FREE "PS" Template? Email MasterPeace Mindset Life Coaching. We can help you stay on track and develop your "PS" Plan!. You can win at waiting! Keep growing!

Enna B

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Be Mindful of What's on Your Mind

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Be mindful of whats on your mind! Refocus and redirect your thoughts to that which is positively framed. Its true,  we deal with some heavy stuff but lets make sure that our thoughts reflect our faith in God rather than our fear of what we face. BE ENCOURAGED. SPEAK/THINK LIFE in everything that concerns you!

Philippians 4:8-9 (KJV)

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

GOOD MORNING, GOD BLESS.

Enna B

My Super Power Is....AWARENESS

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The Other Side of Time Management

When you talk about "time management" most people think of a daily schedule or task list carefully planned to get the most of the 24 hours that make up a day. The worldwide web is not short on articles, podcasts, and blog posts that tout the importance of using your time wisely. I'm not here to reinforce the wisdom that exists on the topic. I'm here to offer you a perspective on time management that is talked about less frequently and that is the time management of your thought life. This is a perspective which needs to be heard and shared in order to maximize our effectiveness and our peace of mind. We must be careful where our thoughts take us. Everything we do starts off as a thought in our heads. We "think" we are too fat so we come up with a plan to lose weight. We "think" we like a person so we initiate conversation to explore the possibility of relationship. We "think" we look terrible with gray hair so we religiously dye it another color. What dominates our thoughts can directly or indirectly influence our effectiveness at achieving our goals. 

Many of us have spent a lot of time lamenting over our shortcomings. So much so that when an opportunity arises we may not pursue it because so much of our thought life has reinforced our inadequacies. For those of us determined to not repeat bad habits or mistakes of the past it is critical to overcome thought patterns that leave us feeling inept and incompetent. When we open our minds to embrace our potential the possibilities become endless. Here are some tips to help you manage your thought life:

Be intentional - It may seem silly or awkward at first but hold yourSELF accountable for intentionally thinking about your life and your dreams in a positive light. Perhaps you don't have all the resources in place yet to make things happen but that doesn't mean your thoughts should focus on what you don't have. At this juncture its even more crucial that your thoughts focus on your faith and not what you lack.

Set the Atmosphere - Many times our thoughts are triggered by what goes on in our environments. Consider strategically placing things in your environment that trigger positive thoughts and emotions. These are things that remind us of our purpose, motivate us to keep trying, and provide a sense of peace in the midst of our chaotic circumstances.  Maybe its a picture of your kids on your desk at work to remind you of why you do what you do. Perhaps its a serene painting of an ocean view that greets you in the foyer of your home when you arrive home from a long day of work. Could be the sunflowers that grow in the flowerbed just outside your kitchen window which catch your eye as you head for the garage in the morning. That post-it note on the mirror in your bathroom that reminds you, "YES YOU CAN!" The internet radio station your cell phone is set to for your drive into work to calm your spirit and get you focused. There is a lot you can do to set the tone for your thoughts and actions!

Schedule Strategic Thinking Times - Dedicate some time each day to think about things that increase your val-you, remind you of your goals, and motivate you stay focused. This exercise doesn't have to tie you up for hours either. Give yourself 5-10 minutes in the morning and the same amount of time before bed. Start and end the day with intentional thoughts!

Managing your thoughts is just as important as managing your tasks. You'll find that making it a habit to do so will increase your quality of life and goes a long way towards mastering peace on purpose.

-Enna B

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ACCEPTANCE VS AGREEMENT

Acceptance is not necessarily agreement although the two are easily confused. A person can choose to accept something because wisdom says its not worth the effort or energy to continue to dispute or defend a path or a person which does not add to one's own value. This is where the ability to discern what battles to choose becomes critical. Choose to focus your energies on YOUR God given purpose rather than to pursue what will distract you from your assignment. Every battle does not require you to report for duty.

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Time to Relocate: Moving from Frustrated to Fruitful

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.

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-Enna B

My Super Power Is: PERSEVERANCE

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How to Work When Nothing is Working

How many times have we set goals, come up with a plan to accomplish them, only to implement the plan and not see the results we expected? How many times have identified a level we want to reach, prepared for the journey, only to have one or more obstacles delay, distract, or discourage us? Setbacks are the enemy of progress. We’ve dreamed of and worked for that thing we want to achieve only to be stopped dead in our tracks by challenges or adversity. How do you work when nothing is working? How do you move forward when there are no open doors or open minds to help you advance? How we answer these questions will determine whether or not we succeed or stay stuck. Here are 6 steps to take when nothing is working:

1. Breathe – No seriously, breathe. Take some deep, cleansing breaths to calm and focus yourself.
2. Remember – Go back over your goals. Recall their importance and your desired outcomes.
3. Reflect – What has gone on over the last few days/weeks? How has that impacted you mentally, emotionally, physically?
4. Release – Allow yourself a few moments to release any frustration, emotion, anger that has been building up. I suggest writing out the things that have been burdening you and the emotions you have been experiencing as a result. The act of physically purging things from our conscious can be very therapeutic. Once you’ve done this pray that God would release you from these feelings and any negative thoughts or actions connected to them. When you are done tear up the paper and throw it away.
5. Re-Focus – Take a look at those goals again and your plan achieve them. Is it time to adjust or stay the course? You may not need to do anything more than just persevere! Don’t throw your goals out re-focus your efforts!
6. Keep Going – You may have to slow down, change direction, or get creative but each day take a step in the direction of your dreams. Remember, its not the size of the step that counts its having the courage to take the step that matters. Baby steps count and so do leaps of faith.

      The bottom line is that you don’t have to give up on your dreams! With patience and faith you can and will move forward. There is nothing wrong with taking a pause for the cause to re-center yourself and make moves strategically rather than stressfully. You are not in denial focused you are destiny driven! Keep working!

-COACH ENNA B

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