Resistance is a common roadblock on the road to success. 🚧

Helping clients navigate through and around it is a regular part of my day. But resistance can be a tricky foe that sneaks in through the back door and comes in many forms.

Change, new ideas, personal growth, certain people, particular tasks—the list of challenges and obstacles that spark resistance can go on and on.

Resistance leaves us with two choices—process it or ignore it.

But ignoring it often leads to decreased productivity, increased stress, strained relationships, and a general sense of frustration. 🙅‍♂️

Ignore resistance in the workplace and research shows increased turnover, plummeting morale and engagement, hindered innovation and growth, and ultimately, a negative impact on the bottom line. 📉

Resistance is too important to ignore. When you feel it, lean into it and recognize it for what it is—a warning light calling you to investigate.

3 Steps to Overcoming Resistance

1️⃣ At the first sign of resistance, pause and ask yourself, 'Why am I feeling resistance?' Write down your answers, getting as detailed and specific as possible. Keep asking the question until you've explored all possible angles. Often, the key to overcoming resistance lies in common themes among your answers.

2️⃣ Now that you understand the source of your resistance, close your eyes and picture yourself pushing through it. Picture the action steps you're taking to overcome it, imagine your feelings and experiences as you do so, and visualize the benefits waiting for you on the other side. Imagine every detail as you visualize a successful outcome.

3️⃣ Open your eyes and turn your thoughts into action. Create a concrete plan with specific steps and time commitments for pushing through the resistance. If it feels overwhelming, break those steps into smaller, manageable chunks. Then, take action. This transforms your resistance into a clear game plan for success. 🚀

This framework empowers you to overcome your resistance by exploring how you think, how you act, and how you motivate yourself. These are the three pillars of self-leadership, and this is self-leadership in action! 💪

Remember, success often lies just beyond your comfort zone, and overcoming resistance is a natural part of that journey. Embrace it, investigate it, and conquer it. It’s there to help chart your path to success! 🌟