92 brilliantpositivepsychology experience. If the emotional energy connected to such a goal is negative it is hardly surprising that however much the goal is desired, the initiative and motivation to move to action are blocked. We will look at how this can be changed in more detail in Chapter 6. Changing the plan and remembering what has worked in the past, reframing the strategy in a way that reflects past success if only in the smallest steps, are a way to unblocking and moving forward. Is action in conflict with your values? Sometimes people get stuck when there is a clash of values, such as pursuing a career and fulfilling your work potential at the cost of your need to fulfil your nurturing generous self that is fulfilled in family life. Examples of other value conflicts could be the need for both certainty and safety vs risk and courage; duty vs