TRY TO AVOID OBSTACLES…

This week I want to talk to you about why you must always try to avoid obstacles, including obstacles that you even sometimes unconsciously put in your own way! We have the power to redefine things ahead of us.

It's really fascinating how life always throws obstacles our way. Obstacles in life are inevitable, but how we approach them makes a real difference. We often see obstacles that appear in front of us as hurdles we just have to get over.

But sometimes you should try to see obstacles as actually just cleverly disguised opportunities.  When you start thinking like this, it changes your entire approach, as you stop seeing them as barriers, but instead start seeing them as stepping stones. 

Initially, big things feel overwhelming, but you can adopt a more positive approach. For example, you can break a big task down into smaller parts. If you then successfully deal with each small part, you’re one step further to completing the big task. Suddenly, the obstacle doesn’t seem so daunting.

Here are some examples:

- Rejection from a dream job may redirect you to a career you then love even more. That initial setback becomes a pivotal moment of redirection and growth in your life in hindsight.
- A physical injury can be very upsetting and stop you from doing something you love, either professionally or personally, but, as a result, you may then discover something else you develop an even greater passion for, turning what at first seemed like a setback into a new vocation or hobby.
- A failed business venture teaches you invaluable lessons in resilience and innovation, which then often paves the way for a subsequent successful idea.

And not every obstacle needs to be tackled head-on. Sometimes, it's better to pause, take a step back and reassess a situation. There’s also a lot of value in adapting quickly. We can’t control the obstacles we face in life, but we can choose how we respond to them. 

So, this week, if confronted by an obstacle, try to avoid focusing only on the problem but see if it is a potentially hidden opportunity for you. By adopting a different perspective, you often discover alternative paths you may not have considered before. A positive mindset always transforms things!