It doesn’t matter how much you plan, how dedicated you are to your goals, or even how long you’ve been working on a certain milestone. There’s always a possibility you can get stuck. Even the most accomplished person will tell you that success is not linear. You are bound to hit a wall at some point. But, that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to not reach your goals, it just means you need to find a way to break through.
In this blog, we’re going to talk about how to get unstuck when you’re trying to achieve your goals.
Take a Step Back
If you feel like you’re in a place where you’re not making any progress on your goals, the first thing I will tell you to do is take a break. A go-getter like you is probably thinking how can I possibly stop now? Well, that may be the very thing that will get you back on track.
When you’re working on your goals, you’re constantly engaged – mentally and physically. Your brain is occupied with various plans and strategies while your body is completing tasks and actions. You might be stuck because you need to rest your mind and body. Take a night off, do something you enjoy, or even better – plan a vacation!
Brain Dump All Your Ideas
Okay, you’ve taken a break, but instead of coming back refreshed, you still feel like you’re not getting anywhere. That means it’s brain dump time! Your mind might be crowded with too many ideas and thoughts. If you’re taking action on some of these ideas, it might be what’s holding you back as you’re trying to juggle too many things.
Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Sit down and write down all of your thoughts and ideas, however, they come to you. You can write bullets or paragraphs, it doesn’t matter! What matters is getting all of your ideas out of your head and onto the page. Once you’re done, take a minute to appreciate some free space in your mind!
Identify the Problem
After you’ve taken a break and brain dumped, it’s time to really take a look at what’s going on. There are a million reasons why you could be stuck. Luckily, you’re in the right place. There is content here for all your goal-planning obstacles. Take a pick on what resonates most with you:
- Lacking Motivation
- Lacking Organization
- Lacking Accountability
- Not Practicing Enough Self-Care
- Need Better Processes and Systems
- Going Through a Transitional Period
- Life is Too Chaotic
- Life is Too Stressful
- Struggling with Productivity
- Struggling with Mindset
If one of these sound like you, be sure to read the blog and try those steps!
Create a Plan with a Goal Accountability Coach
The final tip to get unstuck is to work with a Goal Accountabiltiy Coach. Even though you’re a goal-oriented person, sometimes additional support is needed. And that’s okay. When you’re able to identify you need that support, you’re actively working towards your goal which is what’s important.
When you work with a goal accountability coach, you have someone in your corner who listens to your struggles, works to understand your goals, and helps you identify solutions to help you reach those goals. If this is something that would benefit you, set up a complimentary call, and let’s chat!
