Lately it has become a real chore to find the positive out there. The news says 1 in 10 are out of work, my company is cutting back, Im working out of state to keep my position, for a lower rate. People are fairly angry, and developing recession stress. With all the negative around, what can we possibly do to steer a better course?
STAY IN THE FIGHT!!!!
Spin up your purpose! Every day, take a few moments before getting out of bed in the morning, and run down your specific purpose. Visualize it. Feel it.
If you are unemployed, maybe that is to gain employment, or start your own business. Write it down. Write it down 10 times, be specific. Before you get up, and before you go to bed. Write down your purpose, and make it a PATH in your mind.
This is one basic principle from the Resiliency Path Training curriculum that is currently being developed in my ABLE Coaching lab…. Along with auto filling Margarita glasses!!!
Think about all the things that you need to be to get to the purpose you have committed to. Take a few moments to google some keywords, read a blog or two on your purpose, and write down a few things that lead you to that end!
If you are looking to be gainfully employed, you might consider google searching “interview strategy” and grabbing a few tips off of a great blog, or a well written article.
While you may have done that before, have you considered actually doing the roadwork and plugging the suggestions into your repertoire of experiences? Have you considered re-framing your job and life experiences in the form of new skills? Did you work in a high stress, communications critical environment and can work in other areas with similar conditions. See yourself interviewing with your arsenal of experiences, and skills developed in those experiences. Feel the confidence you have in those skills, and hear yourself transmitting that confidence in your words.
The Power of Purpose The power of purpose gives you that energy even on days where your goals are not being met. It is staying power and performance boosting energy. We all know that those who achieve greatness must first be given an opportunity to shine. How could they have taken advantage of the opportunity if they hadn’t been spooled up to seize the moment? You have to generate your own energy.
Purpose keeps us going on those down days that are guaranteed to come between today and our Goals and ultimate purpose.
Every day I am building my visualization and imagery related to my ultimate purpose. Adding the frames to the grand portrait of my ideal way of living. Never stop, never quit, never compromise the quality of your vision!
Keep on plugging! The only thing worse than an average existence is the pain of regret for not striving for an excellent experience!