We Need To Talk About Quicksand

Did 5-year-old you think quicksand was going to be a bigger problem as an adult than it is?

Quicksand, as it turns out, really isn’t something we need to worry about in real life. But in any given week, we are likely struggling against a painful or aggravating life situation. In fact, there is no end to the stresses that money, relationships, and work can ignite in us. 

Thanks to Saturday morning cartoons, we all learned what to do if we find ourselves sinking in quicksand: DON’T STRUGGLE! Struggling just makes it worse.

The reality is, you’re going to get stuck somewhere, and it’s likely you’re stuck right now. That’s life. How are you handling it? Most of us push against our circumstances by looking toward an ideal future that is always out of reach. Eventually, this is going to have a negative impact on you, your relationships, your money, and your work.

According to Brad Stulberg’s The Practice of Groundedness, the energy we spend fighting against reality and beating ourselves up for our failures actually prevents us from moving past the challenges we face. Instead, we will have a better chance of growing in resilience and making lasting progress by

• Looking at ourselves with compassion rather than condemnation
• Accepting where we are
• Taking deliberate steps toward healthier responses to life’s ups and downs

In other words, stop struggling. Your DREAM4 Coach is a quicksand expert. Make an appointment to get some insight today.