A few principles that helped me to ensure i stay on course: - get my priorities straight, to ensure i prioritise in line with my values - focus on managing my energy more than managing my time - share with a few trusted friends and colleagues, vulnerability allows other to provide support

Here's my take: 7 Strategies to Stay on Track with Career Goals During Personal Challenges 1) Reassess Goals: Prioritize and focus on the most achievable and impactful short-term objectives. 2) Set Boundaries: Define clear work-life boundaries and communicate your needs to manage expectations. 3) Seek Support: Lean on personal and professional networks or seek help from a counselor if needed. 4) Stay Organized: Use time management tools to track priorities and focus on one task at a time. 5) Practice Self-Care. 6) Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge progress to stay motivated and build momentum. 7)Be Flexible: Adapt to changes and stay open to temporary adjustments or new opportunities.

To stay on track with career goals amid personal challenges, prioritize tasks, and focus on what’s most impactful. Set realistic short-term goals, maintain a structured schedule, and communicate needs or boundaries at work if necessary. Lean on a support system, practice self-care, and remind yourself of your long-term vision to stay motivated. Resilience and adaptability are key.

Accept the current dynamics .. A few steps that have worked for me 1. Take a holistic view of Life using the wheel of life. Jot down all the sections that constitute the wheel of life, namely career, social, financial, physical spiritual, intellectual, and family. 2. now recognise the areas which are working well, applaud yourself on those areas that are working well. 3. On, the ones that are not working well Reprioritise your goals with a flexible mindset. Keep short-term goals and celebrate small wins. Keep going and remember This too shall pass!

It is often not recognised but having a supportive life partner is in my experience vital. When a life or career goal is challenged, self motivation is hard to maintain. Business coaches are giving advice based on their life experience but a life partner knows you best. They are with you at your down times. I have been blessed.