The simplest way to deal with roadblocks
Right now, are you doing something that’s not working?
Whether it’s some aspect of relating to your partner, your child or your elderly mum or dad, or how you are managing your time and your priorities, or even just getting things done at work…things don’t always work as planned. Even if things worked before.
When things don’t work out as you hope, it’s natural to feel frustrated, annoyed and, at times, overwhelmed. We might try harder, or just do the same thing again and again while hoping for a different outcome.
When that doesn’t work, our default can then be to label, criticise, and find something to blame. We might give up. Sometimes, we let it continue to drain our energy.
Let’s face it. If you’ve put time and energy into doing something, not getting the results you hope for is the pits.
Here’s a simple truth.
When we see that what we’re doing is not working, that’s a sign we need to do something different. It’s time to try it another way, maybe one you haven’t thought of. Let go of the attitude, the mindset, you’ve had. See it from a fresh perspective or take a larger view.
Here is our challenge…
First, notice what’s not working. Let the penny drop. Realise what you are doing isn’t working. This doesn’t say anything about you, only about what you’re doing.
Second, knowing this, choose to do something different. When you do something different, you can release the energy you will otherwise build and hold in your body. That may have unintended consequences. And you may see the results you want after all.