The One Hurdle Between You and Your Goals

 

If my clients could call out the #1 enemy of their goals, what would it be?

 

There are so many to choose from:

 

  • Not having enough time
  • Lack of support
  • Not knowing what to do
  • Their genetics
  • Pizza

 

The list goes on and on!

 

But what if I told you that none of those things are actually their enemy.  (Seriously!)

 

That’s because … drumroll … the number one thing standing in between a person and their goals is:

 

THEMSELVES!

 

People can ALL get in their own way from time to time.

 

Here are just a few ways it can happen:

 

  • They haven’t made reaching their goals a true priority.  This means they let their healthy habits slide when they’re stressed/tired/something more fun comes along.
  • They have imposter syndrome.  They don’t think you are worthy of their goals, which makes it easier to quit.
  • They haven’t set themselves up for success.  It’s super easy to get discouraged and quit when they don’t have a plan, support, accountability, etc.
  • They think they don’t have the willpower.  EVERYONE (and I mean EVERYONE) struggles from time to time.  But when my client knows WHY their goal matters to them, it’s easier to overcome those struggles.
  • They let one “slip” derail their entire program.  No one is perfect 24/7.  The people who reach their goals get up after a slip-up, dust themselves off, figure out what went wrong, and get back at it!

 

Those are 5 self-sabotaging behaviors off the top of my head.  There are dozens more.

 

BUT … I teach my clients that knowing themselves and being aware of the ways that THEY tend to get in their own way, helps them to become even STRONGER.

 

I ask them to consider what would happen if the next time they slipped up, that they took some real time to think about the reasons why – without beating themselves up for it?

 

“Know that you are your greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend.” – Jeremy Taylor.

 

Mindset makes all the difference.

 

Taking some real time to explore decisions and behaviors – whether done by journaling, working with a coach, or talking with a trusted mentor or friend – can help my clients reconnect with the reasons their goals matter to them ... I call this their Big Reason Why.

 

Because when their mindset, their Big Reason Why, is right, they can overcome just about any obstacle that is standing in their way!

 

 

You can do this – I know you can!

 

Committed to Your Success,