So many of us are frustrated by not getting what we want. We feel angry or disappointed that we have a vision of something that we want to have, be, or achieve but we’re somehow unable to manifest it into being. I think this feeling is a fundamental frustration for all of us- one of our essential impulses is dynamic, a lifelong urge to create, to grow, to progress. When we are stymied in our ‘create-ive’ progress, we get angry, discouraged, or self-critical.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what the process of ‘create-ing’ is all about and really going back to basics in my own life. In doing so, I’ve decided on 5 steps that I really believe in. These 5 steps have worked for me and my clients over and over again and I hope they will inspire success in your life also. Without further ado, here we go…

#1 Outcomes Must Come First

You must begin with the result you want to achieve. This is primary and crucial to success. At the beginning, one must forget about process, leave behind worries about how to get to the result. Start instead by focusing all of your attention on the desired result or outcome. What does it look like? Is there a feeling attached to what you want to achieve? Can you taste it, smell it, touch it? The more detail you can grab on to at the beginning, the more clarity of vision you start with, the more likely you will get what you desire.

#2 Where are you right now?

An honest, non-critical assessment of your place along the path to your result is the next step to tackle. Once you’ve gotten clear about the vision of what outcome you’d like to create, the contrast of where you are right now could inspire a path to the result. If a clear path doesn’t appear via contrast, many possibilities will come up. Ask yourself, how could I get from here to my result?

You don’t need to decide yet. Simply take stock of the possibilities, jot them down in a journal, write them on separate index cards for later arrangement, or keep them percolating in your mind.

#3 What could I do next?

Now that you’ve created some possibilities for the path to your result, it’s time to think specifically about the first step forward. Ask yourself, what could I do tomorrow that would move me one step closer to my result?

The answer may lead you to an action, like doing research, calling for information, buying running clothes, or asking your friend about her guitar teacher. If you can determine an exact physical action, then you are more likely to complete that step and move forward with the process.

The answer may also be more subtle, non-concrete step like being more relaxed, thinking in a more self-affirming way, etc. If the answer is about mind-state, clarify the exact steps you need to take to achieve that mind-state. If the next step is being more relaxed, then one could meditate every day, take walks in nature, keep a journal, or even just be more aware when tensions arise.

#4 Commit to, then undertake the next step

It’s time to take action, so you must commit to the next step. In step 3, you generated some possible next actions, did any of them stand out as the obvious next step? If so, commit to that step and do it. Schedule in the workouts, send off for information about that vacation spot, ask your boss about the opening in your department. Whatever that next step is, it’s time to do it.

If your feeling scared or overwhelmed because you’ve begun the process of a large commitment, try focusing your energy entirely on this next step. Forget about the larger goal of the desired outcome. Think instead about your next action and whatever resources it requires. Try to complete this next action and forget about the process.

When you complete the next step, give yourself an affirmation. You’re closer to your goal and you deserve some positive reinforcement. Congratulate yourself with an imaginary pat on the back, some positive self-talk, or even a small gift.

#5 Repeat

When you’ve completed that next action and you’re ready to move on to the next step toward your goal, simply repeat the process outlined above. The more proficient you are at this process of creating successful outcomes, the quicker this process will move. Each step will take minutes instead of hours or days. Next actions will appear in your mind with zero effort. Where once you may have seen obstacles, you’ll now find possibilities. You’ll be creating new outcomes for yourself and consistently achieving the results you want.

I hope that this process helps and that you move closer to your dreams and desires. I leave you with a phrase that has helped me quite a bit.

Inch by inch, life is a cinch. Yard by yard, life is hard.

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