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Possible Hurdles Worksheet

In your life and career, you will find something that is blocking you from moving forward. Learn how to jump over these hurdles and meet your goals. Read Overcoming Obstacles and the Be Prepared to Take Action pages before doing the following exercise.

Directions: Print this page so you can write on it. In the spaces below write down your possible hurdles. Think of at least three possible solutions for each one and write them down.

Example

Possible Hurdle:I need someone to look after my 3-year-old son when I'm at work.
Solution 1:Enroll my son in the child care center on 5th Street.
Solution 2:My wife can change her schedule to look after our son during the day. I will look after him at night when she is at school.
Solution 3:Have our neighbor Rose look after my son three days a week. In exchange, I will fix her car and help her with repairs around her house.

 

Worksheet

Possible Hurdle 1:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 1:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 2:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 3:_______________________________________________________________________

 

Possible Hurdle 2:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 1:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 2:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 3:_______________________________________________________________________

 

Possible Hurdle 3:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 1:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 2:_______________________________________________________________________
Solution 3:_______________________________________________________________________

 

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