Award winning author, Frank Sonnenberg (his online blog), has recently written this above titled article, listing the following 17 action steps to take during tough and hard times (I have added related articles and scriptures):- Be positive --- Surround yourself with positive and supportive people.
- Remain calm and levelheaded.
- Accept support.
- Learn from the past.
- Seek professional counsel.
- Face reality.
- Own the problem --- Move forward rather than dwelling in the past (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT).
- Make tough choices. Don’t procrastinate. Identify your options and create a plan of action.
- Set priorities (see here, here, and here).
- Build momentum --- Big problems are best solved in small pieces.
- Remain true to your values. This is no time to compromise your integrity. Listen to your conscience.
- Be loyal. Don’t throw anyone under the bus to save your hide. In fact, putting the needs of others first may supply the positive energy you need to move forward.
- Find an outlet for relaxation. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Identify ways to relax and reduce stress. That’ll help you complete the mission with your sanity intact.
- Be a leader --- These are the times when real leaders show their character. Lead by example.
- Never quit --- As Richard M. Nixon said, “A man is not finished when he’s defeated. He’s finished when he quits."
- Keep the faith.
- Learn from the experience ---You may have to apply this lesson another day. One thing this teaches us is that life is filled with “ups and downs” (or sometimes a curve), so make the most of the “in-betweens.”
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