It happens.
Especially when you're in pursuit of something that matters to you.
You're cruising along and making progress towards what you want and then, it happens. The log across the pathway.
Unfortunately, this is common and, fortunately, you probably have more options than you think.
Now what do you do?
You can go over the log. You can go around the log. You may even be able to go under the log. And, of course, you can choose to pick another pathway entirely. Options.
The one thing that isn't optional: Losing sight of what you want because you've hit an obstacle. Remembering your vision, the goal.
It's unlikely that you're going to find a solution when you're staring at the obstacle in front of you. It's going to be hard to see what's possible when you're focusing on the problem. Focus is like that.
This is where a change in perspective may come in handy. Draw your attention elsewhere. Do you know what directing your attention elsewhere can do for you? Help you to see other ways to get to where you want to go.
When you're too close to a problem, your focus is narrow. In this situation, stepping back - to get the lay of the land and broaden the picture may be useful.
OR...
If you're too far back, stepping forward to bring things into focus may be the answer for you. Regardless, changing how you view your situation is often the key to moving forward.
Let's get to it...
Your challenge for the next week...
When you hit an obstacle:
Recognize that you've hit an obstacle. Sounds silly and yet true. Know what's happening.
Re-focus your attention.
Do you need to take a step back to take in the bigger picture? OR...
Are you so far back that you have no focus at all?
Remember why you set the goal in the first place - take some time to visualize it now.
Remember that anything worth achieving is going to come with obstacles. That's kind of the price of admission. You can do this!
Ready to connect to your skills, strengths and capabilities again? Contact me They're still there. I promise.
Stay safe and well.
Cheers,
Ann
