![]() Harder to measure, often referred to as “mental” roadblocks often linked to internal thought patterns, such as lack of confidence, negative thoughts. An example could be lacking a specific qualification for a desired job. These are often easier to identify and measure. You may also see a client perceiving an internal roadblock as an external one, possibly to avoid accountability, feeling helpless, self-doubt, etc. This is where a client will create or place a roadblock in front of them, (consciously or subconsciously) often out of fear, limiting beliefs, etc. Where there are multiple roadblocks, you can ask your client to look at which one they would like to address first (possibly, though not always, the most problematic). ![]() To help identify and recognize roadblocks, I have placed them into three categories: 1. Types of Internal Roadblocks you May Encounter Ever! They can work on areas they can influence, their reaction and coping strategies. Note that just because something is seen as an external roadblock, this does not mean your client is helpless. Your job as a coach is not to determine what the roadblock is, but rather to help the client gain insight into what may be a roadblock for them (what is getting in the way of their goal), explore options (what do they want to do about it) and help them create a plan of action to reach their desired destination. It is important to note that the definition of a roadblock is subjective. For example, poor weather conditions, the company you work for going out of business or limited access to health care. It can help them gain a sense of personal agency and an internal locus of control to help work through (or around) the roadblock at get to their desired destination.Ī roadblock is a metaphor referring to something that is getting in your way of where you want to go.Īn internal roadblock refers to something within yourself that is getting in the way of achieving your goal (yes, you can be your own roadblock).Īn external roadblock refers to something in your environment, often unpredictable, difficult to manage and often not in your control (though can be within your influence). Helping your client identify internal roadblocks is essential. When a client reports their roadblocks are things like self-defeating thoughts, lacking a particular skill set for a job, maladaptive behaviors and habits, I say “Great, let’s get to work”īecause these are internal roadblocks they are controllable obstacles that CAN be overcome. ![]() I also hope to help you see the beauty of internal roadblocks – rather than see them as dead ends, embrace them as part of the journey forward. In this article I hope to help bring awareness and insight around internal roadblocks and explore some approaches and tools to address them. The good thing is the latter are internal roadblocks! If their goal is now to survive the power outage and they do not have the necessary survival equipment, stress management skills and emotional regulation, this could affect their chances of successfully adapting to the outage. Your client likely cannot resolve the power outage (external roadblock to whatever the goal was for the evening). Let’s consider a power outage from a storm. ![]() The rest? Examples of internal roadblocks. Q: Which one (or more) is the odd one out?
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