Take a troubling situation you are currently facing today and use the model from the action steps guide to:

1.   Create a clear picture of the outcome you desire.

2.   Understand your thoughts and feelings about the situation fully.

3.   Identify how those thoughts and feelings are influencing your process.

            a. Are you paralyzed?

            b. Are you withdrawing?

            c. Are you avoiding?

4.   Eliminate the negative and unsupportive thoughts and feelings from this process.

5.   Seek the support you need to make a decision.

6.   Take the necessary action to achieve your desired outcome.

7.   Review the outcome you created and either celebrate your success or repeat the process to make course corrections and deliver improved results.