How to Stay Motivated When You’re Feeling Stuck

Life isn’t always sunshine and roses. In fact, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck in a dark hole with no way out and no way forward. But the key is to remember that the obstacle is the way – it’s up to you to find a way around it or over it. Even when things seem impossible, there are steps you can take to stay motivated and keep moving forward towards your goal. Let’s look at how we can do this. 

Create Small Goals 

When faced with a roadblock, it can be hard to know where to start. One of the best ways to stay motivated is to break down your big goals into small, achievable tasks that you can work on one step at a time. For example, if your goal is to launch a business, start by researching what’s needed, creating an outline of all the tasks involved in launching a business, and then setting yourself daily or weekly goals for completing each task. This will help you stay focused and will give you a sense of accomplishment as you check each task off your list. 

Be Patient With Yourself 

It’s easy to be hard on yourself when things don’t go according to plan. While it’s important to strive for greatness, it’s also essential to give yourself time to process and heal. It’s ok if it takes longer than expected; don’t beat yourself up for not meeting an arbitrary timeline. The most important thing is that you keep going even if progress seems slow. Taking small steps towards your goal will eventually lead you there in the end. 

Take a Step Back 

Sometimes, taking a step back can help us put our goals into perspective and see them in a different light. If what you’re doing isn’t working, maybe there’s another approach that would work better. It’s important to stay creative and open minded when it comes to problem solving – don’t just keep pounding away at the same solution expecting different results (we all know how well that works!). Take some time away from your project and come back with fresh eyes. Just remember – sometimes taking two steps back is necessary for you to take three steps forward in the long run! 

Surround Yourself With Positive People 

You’re only as strong as the people around you – so make sure those people are positive influences! Surround yourself with friends who believe in what you’re doing and who will encourage and motivate you when things get tough. They don’t have to be people in your industry; they just need to be supportive and understanding individuals who will lift you up when times get tough. It’s also important to seek out mentors who have already accomplished what you want to achieve. They can provide valuable advice about how they overcame obstacles on their own journey and offer suggestions for overcoming yours as well.  

Remember That Humans Thrive On Accomplishment 

It’s important to remember that humans thrive on accomplishment — so even if something seems impossible now, it’s likely just an indication from the universe that whatever it is that needs accomplishing is closer than ever before! Roadblocks are opportunities for growth; they force us out of our comfort zone so we can learn new skills or gain new knowledge that will open up new possibilities for us down the line. And while conquering these roadblocks may not always be easy — especially when starting out with limited resources—it’s often necessary in order for us to achieve our goals and fulfill our purpose in life.  

No matter how difficult things seem right now, there are always steps we can take towards staying motivated while pushing through roadblocks on our journey towards success! Start by breaking down big goals into smaller tasks that are easier to accomplish; surround yourself with positive people who believe in what you’re trying to achieve; remember that humans thrive on accomplishment; and most importantly, never forget why it is that you started this journey in the first place—because anything worth having rarely comes easy!