Even unexpected setbacks can bring new and positive possibilities.

#RoaringCourage

​If achieving goals were easy, everyone would have been able to achieve their goals without much effort. Unfortunately, things are not so straightforward and there will always obstacles in your way. See clearing those obstacles as a journey, trough which you will learn and grow to reach personal success.

“What breaks you down is not the amount of pressure you feel at one time, but it’s the way you perceive and handle it.” ― Ashish Patel

​​Obstacles make us tougher and help us focus on the important stuff worthy of our time. When confronting the obstacles in your way, try using them to your advantage. Try developing a way that will make the presence of this obstacle profitable. 

Motivational stickers "The struggle makes you stronger"

Let Setbacks motivate you...

When obstacles unexpectedly show up,  learn to give a step back and try to see the situation from an outsider's perspective — make use of logic and reason. It’s only then that you would be able to identify the real significance of that specific obstacle, and if it is importance or not.
 
A Few ideas to turn obstacles to your advantage:

• Acknowledge the obstacle. Once you acknowledged, you take away it’s power and can turn it into something positive.
• Take responsibility. You won’t get anywhere in life as long as you blame others for what happens in your life.
• Learn from the obstacles, and be willing to make changes if necessary.
• Don't allow obstacles to holding you back - embrace the future.
• Do some research and further reading on a variety of topics like mindfulness, personal growth and happiness. Here are a link to some great audio books on Happiness i found.

 

Further reading