Persevere Through a Difficult Situation

During the last __________ (fill in blank with time period: example - during the last two weeks) how often did you persevere through a difficult situation?

Never • Infrequently • Often • Always

Reaching any goal requires you to keep moving forward no matter what the obstacle or how difficult the situation.

ACTION STEPS - If you would like to increase how often you practice this specific trait/habit consider one of the following Action Steps:

1. Reflections - recent and historical events to reflect upon.
   • The Iceberg - persevere through a difficult situation by viewing the complete iceberg.
2. Exercises - an activity for you to consider completing.
   • Uncover new resources - find new resources to help you persevere through a difficult situation.
3. Stories - backstories of individuals.
   • Chris Gardner - he persevered through a difficult situation to make a better life for himself and son. 
4. Questions - thought provoking words or phrases to answer.
   • New Ideas - use new ideas to persevere through a difficult situation.

For additional information visit the Action Steps web page.  If you would like MEAPA to conduct a workshop at your organization around this or a similar topic please contact us.  Also be sure to visit our online bookstore where we have a variety of publications that help individuals increase their self-awareness to think more effectively, take action and achieve the personal and professional growth required to live with intention and work with purpose.