Have you ever been in bed trying to sleep when a sliver of light comes under the door and seems to light up the entire room? Or maybe you’ve accidentally left a red sock in with your load of whites and all of your undies are pink from then on? Maybe you’ve made cookies and when you get them out of the oven and taste them, you immediately realize you forgot the sugar?
Much like darkness can’t exist with even a sliver of light, one red sock ruins your load of whites, and forgetting the sugar turns would-be delicious cookies into cardboard, sometimes you are closer to achieving your goals than you realize, but having one too many (or one too few) ingredients won’t allow you to succeed. Reaching your goal may be as simple as figuring out what that ingredient is and adding it (or taking it away).
It’s important to realize that when things aren’t happening the way you’d like them to, there is a reason. Usually that reason is that you are (probably subconsciously) either doing things that hinder your progress, or not doing something simple that would really push you in the right direction.
Here are a few common culprits:
1. Mindset
Playing the role of the victim, becoming a martyr, coming up with excuses, not thinking you are good enough, etc. These are all things that you could be doing that are hindering your progress. Pay attention to how you think and speak about success others have achieved and make sure you aren’t unintentionally adding hurdles to your path.
2. Heart
Make sure your goals come from your heart and soul and not your ego. Maybe you want to be a lawyer just because you think it will gain the respect of your friends and family and not because you enjoy law. This means you like the idea of practicing law more than actually practicing law.
3. Focus
Sometimes (especially for entrepreneurs) it is easy to lose focus. You may see potential in many areas and are spreading yourself too thin. Remember to set priorities about which goals are most important for you and focus on them.
4. Learn
If things aren’t working out like you planned, there could be a piece missing from the puzzle. In business this may mean a marketing strategy. If you can’t seem to run any faster, this may mean training. Perhaps you are tired and lethargic for no reason and you need to add nourishment through supplements and food. Remember to search for pieces that are missing from your puzzle and don’t be afraid to seek professional help.
When you aren’t succeeding at your goal, there is simply something not right. One super simple element may be missing or present (that shouldn’t be). Remember to search for holes and excess when on the path towards achieving your goals. Seek out experts in the field that you need help with that can bring clarity to the situation and spot your problems easily. Remember that there are people out there who have fun playing in areas that you consider problematic.
Reaching your goals can be as easy as adding sugar!
Brandi Hamrick
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