You’ve been working hard on a project, and things are going great. Then, suddenly — wham! An obstacle appears in your path. You’re sure that it’s going to be impossible to move forward with your project now — but you’re wrong! It is possible to overcome obstacles, even if they seem insurmountable at first glance. In this guide, I’ll show you some strategies for moving past those obstacles so that your projects can keep moving along smoothly:
Give yourself a moment, then let it go.
- Give yourself time to process what happened. Let’s say you were fired from your last job, and it was a huge blow to your confidence and sense of self-worth. It can be easy to want to run off into the hills after something like that happens, but if you don’t give yourself time to process what happened in the moment, you might regret it later on when you’re able to think clearly again. The key is knowing when enough time has passed so that whatever happened has been fully processed by your brain—and then letting it go!
- Don’t rush into making decisions about how this will affect your future plans or career path (or other aspects of life). You may feel like everything needs changing right now because of one bad experience—but give yourself some breathing room before making any big changes just yet!
Find your favorite way to vent.
Your favorite way to vent might be different from your best friend’s, but there are a few tried-and-true methods that can help you get out of your head and into a better frame of mind.
- Talking to a friend or family member (or both) is one of the most effective ways to deal with stress and anxiety. A good listener may provide more than just advice; they can also offer insight into how others have moved past similar obstacles and inspire you with their own experiences overcoming obstacles in their lives.
- Writing in a journal is another great outlet for getting thoughts out of your head and onto paper—especially if they’re the kind of thoughts that would otherwise keep you awake at night or distract you from other things throughout the day because they won’t leave your mind alone. If journaling isn’t really your thing, consider drawing or painting instead! It’s still a form of expression that allows creativity; but it might make it easier for some people who aren’t fans of written word vomit (and I’m all about honesty here).
- Exercising is another great way to give yourself time away from what’s stressing you out without completely shutting down life as usual. Exercise will help release endorphins into the brain which helps elevate moods; plus physical activity can actually reduce stress levels over time!
Take a break from what’s stressing you out.
One of the most important things to remember is not to force yourself to move on. If something is stressing you out, it’s okay to take a break from it. Try not going over and over your problems in your head—that won’t help at all! The best thing for your brain is some good old-fashioned rest and relaxation.
Also, don’t let whatever obstacle or challenge is bothering you get in the way of being happy (even if just for a little while). You’re human! You have flaws and make mistakes—that’s what makes us unique! So don’t let anything hold you back from doing what makes you happy!
Have a little self-compassion.
“You failed at that, you’re a failure,” you might say to yourself. “You’re not good enough. You’re not likeable. You’re not capable.”
But if you had a friend who said those things to themselves when they made mistakes, would they be someone worth keeping around? Because words are really powerful and can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us; consider how your actions affect others. Like I mentioned above, even if it seems like everything is going wrong in the world right now, there’s always something positive that can come out of it—even if it’s just learning an important lesson about yourself and realizing that even though life won’t always go according to plan (which is totally fine), there will always be people who care and love you just as much as before.
Ask for help if you need it.
A lot of us are proud, and we don’t want to admit when we need help. But if you’re struggling with something, it’s okay to ask for assistance. You may be surprised by the people around you who want to help or by the resources available through friends and family members. If you don’t ask, then there’s no way anyone will know how they can assist you. If someone offers their assistance, it’s important that you accept it—or at least consider it—and then take action on whatever course of action your buddy suggests!
Remember what you’ve overcome in the past.
- Remember what you’ve overcome in the past.
- If you’re struggling with an obstacle, whether it’s a fear or a personal issue, remember that you’ve overcome similar obstacles before.
- When you take a leap of faith and look back on your life, you will see how far you have come – it is always reassuring to know that we are capable of overcoming obstacles by working hard and trusting our intuition.
- This confidence gives us more strength to push through our current challenge with renewed energy and focus!
Figure out what’s holding you back and take action.
When you’re feeling stuck and frustrated, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the big picture. But if you want to move past obstacles, it’s important to focus on one step at a time.
Here are some simple steps:
- Figure out what’s holding you back and take action. If the problem seems overwhelming or complicated, start small by asking yourself these questions: What is holding me back? Why am I frustrated? What can I do about it? Write down your answers in a journal or on a piece of paper—this will help keep your thoughts organized as well as help guide future actions. Then come up with some solutions! You might try something new or ask for help from others (friends, family members) who might have experience solving similar problems before. Make a plan and stick with it! Keep atying new things until one sticks—it may take some trial-and-error but eventually something will click into place that works best for both parties involved–that way everyone wins!
Do something distracting, but not too distracting.
You already know that you need to take a break from what’s stressing you out, but it can be hard to figure out what exactly to do. The most important thing is to do something that’ll distract your mind for at least 15 minutes. This can be anything from taking a bath or shower, watching TV but not really focusing on the show, going for a walk outside (if it’s not too cold), popping some popcorn and watching an episode of Friends on Netflix … whatever works!
It’s also important not to choose something so distracting that it actually keeps you awake longer than intended—which could lead back into an endless cycle of stress and sleeplessness. One way around this problem is by choosing something like YouTube videos where they loop after 5-10 minutes—then once they’ve ended, move onto another video with more loops until bedtime comes around again!
It is possible to move forward even when you have an obstacle in your way.
In order to move past an obstacle, you need to be patient with yourself. If it’s been a while since you’ve been able to do something or if the things you’re doing right now aren’t working in your favor, don’t worry! You haven’t failed. Things may take time and practice before they start falling into place.
Focus on what you can control instead of focusing on what isn’t going well in your life right now. This will help keep your stress levels down and give you more energy for taking care of business (in this case, “business” refers to anything that needs to get done). Be kinder than usual with yourself as well—you deserve it!
Most importantly: don’t let the obstacle define who you are as a person or stop moving forward. You have a lot going for yourself so don’t forget about all the good things in life just because something has gone wrong along the way!
In the end, it’s all about finding what works for you. Remember that obstacles are only temporary, so don’t give up on your goals and vision for yourself!