THE SUPRA WORKSHEET No. 17
UNEXPECTED BARRIERS
“Did I fail to anticipate obstacles?”
1. IDENTIFY THE BARRIER
What obstacle has interfered with my plan or goal?
When did I first become aware of it?
2. EXAMINE THE BARRIER
What kind of barrier is it?
☐ Lack of time
☐ Lack of money or resources
☐ Insufficient knowledge or skills
☐ Poor preparation
☐ Technical or practical difficulty
☐ Another person's action or decision
☐ Unexpected change in circumstances
☐ Other: ______________________________
3. COULD I HAVE ANTICIPATED IT?
Did I consider this possibility before starting?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially
Was there any warning sign I overlooked?
What information could have helped me anticipate it?
4. EXAMINE MY RESPONSE
How did I initially react?
☐ Anxiety ☐ Anger ☐ Frustration
☐ Confusion ☐ Avoidance ☐ Immediate action
Did my reaction help solve the problem?
5. IDENTIFY MY OPTIONS
What can I do now?
☐ Continue with the original plan
☐ Change the method
☐ Obtain additional resources
☐ Develop a missing skill
☐ Seek help or cooperation
☐ Allow more time
☐ Modify the goal
☐ Discontinue the plan
6. THE SUPRA PREVENTION CHECK
Before undertaking a similar task again, ask:
☐ What could go wrong?
☐ What obstacles are most likely?
☐ What resources might I need?
☐ What alternatives can I prepare?
☐ What will I do if my original plan fails?
7. MY REALISM DECISION
Was this barrier:
☐ Predictable and preventable
☐ Predictable but unavoidable
☐ Difficult to anticipate
☐ Completely unexpected
What will I do differently next time?
8. MY ACTION PLAN
My immediate response:
My preventive measure for the future:
My next step and deadline:
THE SUPRA REFLECTION
What has this barrier taught me about my planning, preparation, or expectations?
REMEMBER
You cannot anticipate every obstacle. But you can prepare yourself to respond more effectively.
INVITE STRESS.
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