One of the biggest challenges with being human is that our problems can sometimes seem so big there isn’t an easy fix.

This especially happens with relationships. We may find that dealing with that particular person is just too hard. They push our buttons. They make us angry without trying. They judge us. They shame us. They simply just don’t ’get’ who we are.

Other times, we're facing an obstacle in reaching our goals and we can't see the path to get there. We think and think and think, but we can't seem to see the path through.

What's the hack for impossible situations? It's a matter of being willing.

The next time you hit the wall and come up with nothing, try this... say, "I am willing to..."

• See this situation differently

• Change my perception about this person

• Let this bad habit go

• Release the need in me to create this drama

Why it works: I'm going to get a little spiritual on you here. A fundamental part of being human is that we have free will. And until we are willing to accept what is, we let our egos do the talking and our egos think they have all the answers. When we say, "I am willing," we let a higher power know that we're open to help. Whether you see help coming from God, the Universe, angels, or whatever - none of those outside forces can help you unless you are willing to accept the help.

In the end, the help doesn't really come from outside us at all. It comes from the divine within us and the power of our own free will.

See how that works?

This week, may your will be done.

Gayle