08/14/2026
"Feeling stuck and can't follow through on your goals!" Is this you?
You set goals or intentions and feel excited to get started. Then, it gets challenging. You feel stuck, obstacles appear, and it's easy to think, "Maybe next time."
Let’s set yourself up for success from the beginning. Realistically, we can anticipate where things might fall apart when starting a new routine or habit. The objective is to identify these obstacles early and create a plan to turn them into action steps.
Step 1: Clearly identify your goal or intention.
Step 2: List any obstacles you could encounter that might interfere with your progress.
Step 3: Turn each obstacle into an action step toward reaching your goal.
For example:
- Obstacle: I forget to drink water. -> Action: Set a timer on my phone!
- Obstacle: I can’t access water easily during my work day. -> Action: Buy and fill a reusable water bottle!
- Obstacle: I get bored with water. -> Action: Add lemon, lime, cucumber, or berries!
