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It\u2019s that period of time when you\u2019re not sure what to do \u2013 but nothing\u2019s changing and you\u2019re trying your hardest, and something better happen soon or else you just might give up. Whether you\u2019re on a new health kick and not seeing dramatic results, or attempting to pursue a new career \u2013 often the most difficult to surmount is the master of disguise \u2013 the plateau. Oh, the old plateau will make life look pretty much the same for long enough that you start to get antsy. That you start to feel you might have already failed \u2013 or that change of course is needed \u2013 \u201cI haven\u2019t seen progress for quite a while - something must not be working \u2013 it must be me, why did I even think to try in the first place? This must not be right-\u201c or my favorite, \u201cSilly me, I never had a chance of success in the first place\u2026\u201d It is this window of time \u2013 the plateau \u2013 I would argue, that is the most difficult challenge you will ever face. It\u2019s not the last leg of the race that tricks you into stopping. It\u2019s the time when literally the only piece of advice you need is \u201cKeep going.\u201d It\u2019s this advice that\u2019s the hardest to follow \u2013 especially when it comes to pursuits that are new \u2013 that require you go out on a limb and jump. If this is you, I am writing this to give you a much-needed push in the same direction. You must have a large gulp of Gatorade and listen to the sound of my voice \u2013 keep running. I know it\u2019s not fun anymore, you don\u2019t feel successful, but there was a very good reason you started this run \u2013 and now\u2019s the time you\u2019ve got to trust that and just keep running. Trust your own original instincts and power through. You\u2019re on a plateau and the plateau ends \u2013 your path will eventually round a turn, and once it does, you will be able to see the finish line in the distance. Check out http://www.TeaspoonOfHappy.com for the blog post version of this podcast in the next few days and if you like this, please follow me on Soundcloud or review me on iTunes. Happy new year lovely friends!!! xox Sarah-May B.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices