When the Going Gets Tough..
by Although we might supportive people around us, and have prayed for help and deliverance, there comes a time when we have to simply get up from the chair and off our knees and get moving. We have to get cracking on some action that will keep us in a productive and progressive loop.
Despite the different endings you might have heard to this saying, nothing beats the original, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”
Every now and then we find ourselves faced with or struggling through a challenge – finishing a household or work-related project that taxes us to our limits, starting a business in a highly competitive field, manoeuvring through an emotional transition, recovering from a major physical trauma. And at some point in that process we find ourselves stuck and wondering when we will get through to the other side. Although we might supportive people around us, and have prayed for help and deliverance, there comes a time when we have to simply get up from the chair and off our knees and get moving. We have to get cracking on some action that will keep us in a productive and progressive loop.
If you’re tired of sitting under the weight of a challenging situation, here are a few things you can do to get going in the midst of your tough time.
Manage the process
One lousy brick at a time is how you build a house. One action, just one can jumpstart your “get going” muscles. There is immense satisfaction in taking action that creates a direct result. And when we are faced with a long-term project, simple measureable actions can provide the rhythm we need to complete it. Pick something that you can do in a specific time frame that has a definitive beginning, middle and end.
Focus on the Desired Outcome
We are such suckers for What if…, Suppose… and If only…. Instead, we should shift our focus from what or who hurt us, derailed us or blocked us to the dream, the success, the happiness and fulfilment we want. Acknowledge all the things and people who may have contributed to the difficult situation. Do you really want to move past this point? Look inward for what tugs at your heart strings; upward for God’s blessing on your heart’s desire and forward towards the end or accomplishment you desire. Therein lies the pump that will get you going.
Savour your Accomplishments
Everyone needs a little “pick me up” every now and then and reading about your accomplishments and how people have praised you and your work is guaranteed to make you feel better. So, anytime you receive praise, put it in storage. When was the last time you took the time to acknowledge your accomplishments? Take a moment to make a list of the things you are most proud of accomplishing in your life. This simple gesture and reflection may give you that extra boost of energy you need to move through your current challenge.
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