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:
- Breathe – No seriously, breathe. Take some deep, cleansing breaths to calm and focus yourself.
- Remember – Go back over your goals. Recall their importance and your desired outcomes.
- Reflect – What has gone on over the last few days/weeks? How has that impacted you mentally, emotionally, physically?
- 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.
- 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!
- 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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