THEURBANREALIST
  • UR LIFE & STYLE
    • UR FASHION
    • UR FIT
    • UR CULTURED
  • UR MUST-HAVES
  • UR HOME
  • UR BEAUTY
  • UR TRAVEL
  • UR AESTHETIC
  • UR PETS
  • UR ABOUT
  • UR DISCLOSURE
T H E U R B A N R E A L I S T

YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST

THEURBANREALIST
  • UR LIFE & STYLE
    • UR FASHION
    • UR FIT
    • UR CULTURED
  • UR MUST-HAVES
  • UR HOME
  • UR BEAUTY
  • UR TRAVEL
  • UR AESTHETIC
  • UR PETS
  • UR ABOUT
  • UR DISCLOSURE
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

UR REALITY CHECK: 3 Obstacles That Are Keeping You from Change

  • May 13, 2014
  • 2 minute read
Pin it
Share
Tweet
Share
Share
Share
Share

UR REALITY CHECK: 3 Obstacles That Are Keeping You from Change

Written by Alanna Gardner, MFT

This article was originally published on PhiladelphiaMFT.com. Be sure to check out their site for professional relationship and sex advice. 

Spring is a time for change and whether it’s in your own behaviors or relationships with others, in order for real change to occur you have to allow room for it to happen. This topic of the week is dedicate to moving past 3 obstacles that keep us from allowing change to occur. 

1. Change doesn’t come easy
Whenever we try to change something in our lives, set backs are bound to occur. Recognizing that nothing in life comes easy and that change is challenging will help you cope better with the process of change. Just think: If you’re making changes and meet no resistance, maybe you could challenge yourself more to step out your comfort zone. 

2. Others won’t accept our changes 
As much as we want to change our habits, you will always find someone who won’t support you in your efforts to become better. People who’ve enabled your poor behavior in the past may not understand why you want to change or even go as far as bringing up your past behavior while you try to improve. In the end your journey is your journey, so you can’t expect others to understand your path of improvement. Surround yourself with those who are willing to be supportive and help you make the changes you need to succeed. 

3. Change takes time 
As cliche as it sounds, change takes time. It doesn’t happen overnight. You will have set backs, lose some motivation and won’t immediately see results. But if you stay determined, remaining consistent in your change, you’re sure to see results over time. Help stay motivated by keeping a journal of your progress and celebrating your small achievements. It’s always great to see how far you’ve come from who you used to be. 

Alanna Gardner, MFT is a sex and family therapist practicing in Philadelphia. She is also a main contributor to TheUrbanRealist. For more advice and encouragement from Alanna follow her here.

Share
Pin it
Tweet
Share
Share
Share
Share
Danasiafantastic

Danasia Fantastic founded TheUrbanRealist in early spring 2013. She loves good cocktails, great conversation and doing what she wants.

JUST FOR YOU, BOO.
tillamook meltyfest atlanta
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

4 Ways To Have A More Optimistic Attitude

  • Danasiafantastic
  • February 23, 2021
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE
  • UR PETS

6 Tips to Take Care of Your Pet in Winter

  • Danasiafantastic
  • February 19, 2021
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

Five Ways a Car Accident Can Negatively Affect Your Finances

  • Danasiafantastic
  • January 22, 2021
2020 design trends
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

Helpful Tips to Creating a Healthy Home Environment and Living Space

  • Danasiafantastic
  • December 17, 2020
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

Injecting Hope Into Type 2 Diabetes

  • Danasiafantastic
  • November 13, 2020
motorcycle safety
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

10 Must-Know Tips For Motorcycle Safety

  • Danasiafantastic
  • November 11, 2020
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

3 Plants With Incredible Health Benefits

  • Danasiafantastic
  • November 10, 2020
View Post
  • UR LIFE & STYLE

Revealed: 5 Lazy Ways To Save Money

  • Danasiafantastic
  • January 6, 2021

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

TheUrbanRealist
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Policy

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

You can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.

Cookie Policy

For More information about our privacy, affiliate, and cookie policy, please click here: