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4 Strategies for Embracing Obstacles |
If you’re facing some life challenges, it can be hard
to remember that it’s normal to have obstacles crop up from time to
time. Everyone has setbacks, disappointments, and tough times. But
going through a rough patch doesn’t have to spoil your life. The
key to thriving in the face of adversity is how you respond to the
obstacles in your path.
Here are four strategies to help you ride through and
come out on top.
Decide to embrace the obstacle
If you’re having a tough time, it can be easy to feel
helpless, even that you’re a victim. But it’s up to you to rise
to the challenge and decide that you won’t be overwhelmed. Choosing
to take control and embrace your challenge is the first step in
overcoming it. Look your obstacle square in the face and resolve to
meet it.
Be okay with discomfort
The proof that you’re embracing your obstacle is
acknowledging that it doesn’t feel good. It can feel uncomfortable,
heavy, even painful. There are lots of life experiences that hurt at
the time but end up being for your best and highest good. From
marathon training to going to the dentist to public speaking, even
facing your debtors, you feel so much better once you’ve faced the
worst. Remember it won’t last forever. Don’t shrink from the bad
feelings. You can ride them out!
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Make sure you have a support team
You don’t have to face your obstacles alone. It can
make all the difference to have people around you who are supportive,
who’ll stick by you and cheer you on when you want to give up.
If you have a cheer squad, you’ll find that extra
level of energy to help get you through. And you’ll be there for
your friends and colleagues when they’re facing their challenges.
Once you’re part of a team who have each other’s backs, none of
you will have to face life’s ups and downs alone. You’ll fight
together and celebrate success together.
Be grateful for your obstacles
Feeling gratitude for the challenges in life might sound
counter-intuitive. But think about it. Accepting the challenge,
resolving to meet it head-on, and overcoming it makes you a better,
stronger person. Think of how good it feels to deal with a problem
and solve it. To face fear and overcome it.
Without obstacles in your life, you would not grow and
learn and become a better person. Obstacles are a natural, normal
part of living an authentic life.
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4 Strategies for Embracing Obstacles |