You don't do what you know is best because something else in your heart is more powerful.

You know what would be best. You even intend to do it. Yet when the moment comes, you don't do it. Something else has captured your heart instead.

Here's five things it could be:

1) Fear of Others

You're afraid that others will be mad at you. That they'll disapprove of what you're going to do. That they're criticize, judge, or condemn you.

2) Ego

You want to show that you're better than others. It's more important for you to do it your way. You're in competition with someone and want to beat the other person.

3) Rigid Adherence to Process

Things can only be done a particular way. No exceptions. You have to follow the process because that is the right thing to do.

4) Fatigue

You're too drained. You don't have the energy. You're burnt out. You're emotionally spent. Especially if you've been pushing yourself to max for a long time already.

5) Desire for Pleasure or Comfort

You want your path to be easy. You tell yourself to have a little fun along the way. You avoid the hard thing in favor of the fun thing. Or the more enjoyable thing.

The first step in being able to move forward is identifying what is capturing your heart instead of what is best. Which of these do you see in you?