We all encounter obstacles every day. For me, some obstacles are more upsetting than others.
I particularly struggle with obstacles I believe I should be able to figure out on my own. Of course, shoulds (and other cognitive distortions) are obstacles to peace of mind.
Yesterday, I was stumped, stopped, and stymied by an obstacle when I tried to use a music distribution service for the first time. I got an error message when I answered that the language of my protest song was English.
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Not knowing how to overcome that obstacle, I googled solutions and couldn’t find any. Then, I contacted customer support but haven’t heard back. These kinds of obstacles are an obstacle to my enjoying my weekend.
Why are there so many obstacles to my getting my music out there? Do I have what it takes to overcome these obstacles? How do I overcome the obstacles of my self doubt, my inexperience with the music business, AND my impatience? Who can help me with these obstacles?
What obstacles do you see in my other images for today?
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When I search for obstacles on YouTube, I find this…
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… and this.
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Here’s a comment about obstacles from that second video:
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Thanks to all who deal with obstacles every day, including YOU!
Here’s to the tech snag getting solved, Ann.
Still working on it, Mark.
That kitty is definitely an obstacle to getting anything done — I’d want to pet and rub that belly all day!
Cats are a good kind of obstacle, Claudia!
Well, lower back or no lower back, I managed to get half of my kitchen floor mopped yesterday. Going for the other half today. Things you can do in five minutes: clear and sweep section of floor; run hot water and soap in sink and put dry mop in to soak; pull out mop and wash clear section of floor – put wet cloth down on stubborn spill; listen to an hour of podcast; wash, rinse, repeat. 🙂
It’s impressive how you overcome obstacles, Barbara.
I wish I could help with your tech problem but I often find poorly designed software to be an obstacle to me too. David Owens, author of Creative People Must Be Stopped said that when he was a developer he often saw users as the problem. Then he started listening to their needs and working with them rather than simply for them. We need more cooperation.
Thank you for your always helpful cooperation and perspective, my friend.