SOAR TO SUCCESS / Personal Growth Strategies is fear of the obstacles we know, or even just suspect, we’ll encounter. Or – we give up when we run into an unexpected one. Can you imagine being a basketball player, getting blocked by an opponent, and then stopping on the spot andwalking off the court because there wasn’t supposedtobeanyopposition? No! Obstacles are an integral part of the game. It’s the same with life. Obstacles are often deflating frustrating events. They can causeus toquestionourselves, our abilities and even the goal itself. But what if we saw that what happens when we’re challenged is exactly what is supposed to happen? What if we saw obstacles as a sign that we’re doing something right, not something wrong? With this understanding, wouldn’t we be encouraged to keep going: to develop the needed skill to master the obstacles? Think back to a peak experience in your life. Weren’t you required to learn something new or otherwise stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone? Here’s my QUICK TIP: Stop thinking of these events as obstacles and start thinking of them as invaluable opportunities to grow. No obstacles = no growth. Remember that they are at the heart of every interesting and worthwhile game and keep just playing to win! This article is an excerpt from Joan’s best-selling book, You’re Busy. I Get It. Quick Tips to Accomplish More with Less Stress. Available on Amazon and at www.joanwashburn.com.
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