When we push past overwhelm, our lives become sustainable.
Yet, moving toward a sustainable life isn’t easy.
Overwhelm can emerge for many different reasons.
There are barriers to face as we work to release overwhelm.
Understanding and recognizing the barriers is the first step to action.
Sometimes our overwhelm is caused by one type of barrier.
Other times there can be a couple of barriers at play.
The Barriers
Time Barriers – Overcommitted, procrastinating, and giving in to distractions.
Emotional Barriers – Fear, comparison, perfectionism, and self-doubt.
Mindset Barriers – Complacency, lack of goals, and operating in our comfort zone.
Skill Barriers – Lack of experience, knowledge, and education.
Resource Barriers – Lack of money, equipment, and connections.
My Perspective
These are barriers I’ve seen in my life over the years.
When I’m overwhelmed by situations, this list helps me understand why.
Once the why is identified, the barrier can be addressed.
The barrier is now a “problem to be solved”.
The barriers never go away.
Our goal is to limit their appearance and know what to do when they pop up.
Your Turn
Which of the five types of barriers show up most in your life?
Do you look at the barrier as something you can overcome or an excuse holding you back?
How can you start to address the barrier that shows up most frequently?