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to overcome their adversity.
Not only did Dr. Frankl personally experience these difficult and tragic circumstances , but he also observed what it took to get through it and live, no matter the cost. He came to the conclusion that, “Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual.”
You may ask how do I find the "right" action? Where do I start?
Return to the basics.
Obviously, before considering anything else, the three primal human needs of food, water and shelter must be met. However, once these are addressed, it is critical that you take the fundamental steps necessary to begin building your life back.
1 - Assess Your Life:
See things as they really are and do not lie to yourself that life is good, when it is clearly not. Often, this will mean getting the help of someone you trust to tell you the painful truth. If consulting a professional is the best answer, then it is a step well worth taking.
2 - Create Your Vision:
This is your opportunity to dream and envision what your life will be like after you have gotten out of your slump. Build a picture of the future that you want to have, no matter where you are at today.
You must push though your comfort zone. Your goal will be your inspiration to get you through the daily struggles. It should be something that will excite you. Reflect on what your gifts and skills are and something you love to do,and create your new life from there. This vision should revitalize your energy and remind yourself of what is important to you. This is the time to get it right and build the life you always dreamed about.
If you are hesitant about making such a change and going beyond your comfort zone, remember this: The regret most often expressed on people's deathbeds are that they wished they had spent more time with the people they loved, doing the things they loved. They were not thinking of money, but of the special times they had. Make sure that you create the life that you want to live.
3 - Write Your Plan:
You may not be able to control everything outside yourself but what you can control, is how you live your life.
Visualize what steps are necessary to achieving your goals. Remember to keep your plan specific and write it down - like any other good plan, you will need to revisit it often to ensure you keep headed towards your goal.
Do not let anyone or anything stand your way. Make every effort to do a little bit each day and keep going, as you are in it for the long term. It may take a while, but only by being fully committed will your life be turned around.
I was fortunate to have achieved great success in my early 20’s. Then, I suddenly lost everything because I did not know how to handle my finances. As stressful and difficult my life was at that time, it forced me to envision where I wanted to be again and gave me the resolve to re-build my life. It was hard work that took a while, but I came back stronger and better equipped to manage my life and money. This journey showed me how to appreciate life on a much deeper level. Through this life-changing struggle, it made me grow into a better person.
You must push yourself past your comfort zone - if not for yourself, then for your loved ones. When you do, you will break though and achieve your goal and life will be all the sweeter. The late Dale Carnegie said, "You will achieve, only to the level that your mind can conceive". Set clear goals that are backed by a solid plan. Be persistent and keep at it daily. Blessings to you and good luck. Please write us with your success stories so we can share it with other to help inspire them to have a better Quality Of life.