Creative roles are difficult by nature.

And that difficulty gets amplified by tight deadlines, high stress, and changing environments.

But learning to adapt quickly can be your way through the uncertainty.

Leading you to places you would have never imagined in your wildest dreams.

But how do you go about adapting when you feel like you can’t find solid ground?

By creating a shift in perspective.

Here’s how to do it in 3 easy steps:

Instead of saying “Why do I suck at this?” change the the question to “What happens if I continue down this path?”

Are your current choices taking you toward, or away from, where you want to go?

If you’re on a path that won’t get you to where you want to be then you have no option but to change.

Use the potential negative outcome to your benefit!

It can become your catalyst for change.

Hard things are difficult to accomplish by nature.

But most people give up simply because their tolerance for dealing with difficult stuff for long periods of time is so low.

So how do you build up your frustration tolerance?

Step 1 — Accept it

Step 2 — Label it

Step 3 — Create realistic affirmations

The idea isn’t to create a vision for yourself that isn’t achievable.

Your goal is being able to see the world for what it is and to be realistic about how you’re going to work within it.

Thoughts are not facts.

And emotions are not commands.

This doesn’t mean that they aren’t real but that sometimes your brain and body are hardwired to react in ways that aren’t beneficial.

And just because you can feel a thought or emotion doesn’t mean you need to act on it.

Next time a strong thought or emotion surfaces ask yourself:

1. Is it true?

2. How does this make me feel?

3. Is this a productive thought?

4. What would it be like if I didn’t believe this thought?

All of which help you to remove yourself from spiraling thought patterns and into a space where you can more actively build the future of your dreams.

 

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