As all of us know, sometimes life throws us a real curve ball. We've been on a path, and now we've hit an obstacle and aren't sure what to do next. We're in a low spot.

We've asked Ann Daly, a coach, speaker and author who works with women to help them find clarity about what they want and how to get it, to answer:

What advice could you give to someone who is feeling discouraged because they are ‘hitting the wall’ on a project or life situation?

Great question, Allison. This is an experience we’ve all had, "hitting the wall." It’s a crucial moment, because it often proves to be a turning point.

When you hit the wall, it usually means one of two things. Either you’re exhausted, or you’re resisting.

In either case, it’s best to take a step back. Take a time out, get quiet, and pay attention to what’s happening. That’s a good prompt for daily freewriting: "What’s happening?"

When you begin to listen to what your mind, heart, and body want to tell you, you’ll be able to sort out your next steps. If you do find that you’re stuck in resistance, you’ll need to embrace it wholeheartedly, rather than pushing it away.

That’s my short answer. I write a lot more about that proverbial wall in my book, CLARITY: How to Accomplish What Matters Most.

Keep clear!
Ann
Ann Daly Clarity Coaching
anndaly@anndaly.com
http://www.anndaly.com

Post edited by: Ann Daly, at: 2008/06/09 05:17

Post edited by: Ann Daly, at: 2008/06/09 05:18