No matter what the goal, it is almost guaranteed there will be obstacles along the path to your vision. And the most successful people in the world are masters at bouncing back from setbacks. Whether the setback is small (such as an argument with your spouse, or an unexpected expense that threw off your spending plan this month) or large (such as layoff at work, cancer or a divorce), your focus in life must continually be to recover from the unwanted detours so that you can stay on your path and enjoy victory.

  

Use this checklist to give yourself a “resilience checkup.”  Check every statement that is true for you today:

         I know my purpose and live it every day.

         I am not withholding forgiveness from anyone.

         Fear is not stopping me from moving forward on my most meaningful goals.

         I maintain a positive outlook most of the time.

         I have a strong support system of friends and family.

         I am spiritually mature and aware of God working in my life.

         I am in a good place emotionally. I am whole and well.

         My life is fulfilling and meaningful.

         I have a deep sense of joy, and experience inner peace daily.

         In the last major challenge I faced, I was able to bounce back and move forward quickly.

         In a crisis, I usually remain calm and take action that is helpful to the situation.

         I can tolerate uncertainty without a high level of anxiety.

         Those who know me best would describe me as “adaptable to change.”

         I am lighthearted and try to find humor even in difficult circumstances.

         I enjoy discovering new ways to do things.

         I am a good problem solver.

         I always learn and find ways to apply the lessons from my past experiences.

         I am comfortable being myself.

         I am an empathetic listener.

         I have found purpose in my painful situations and believe all things work together for good.

 

My challenge to you this week:

Accept challenges and obstacles as an opportunity to be resilient.

 

Journaling assignment:

Which statement did you most wish you could check off, but it simply isn’t true for you right now?  Don’t beat yourself up about it. What goal could you set to enable you to be able to check off that statement in the future? By when will you reach that goal? Leave your comments below, I’d love to hear from you!