I know that I’ve heard them often and I’ve even used them myself.īut for some reason, when my sisters used them last week, their comments really stuck with me. Now, I’m guessing that either “you’re in the woods” or “you can’t see the forest for the trees” are phrases you’ve heard before at some time in your life. But the saying that she used to describe the situation was, “you can’t see the forest for the trees!” You’re In the Woods In other words, they were so absorbed in the arguments and the drama that they couldn’t see the bigger picture.Īnd then my older sister, Megen, joined in and shared a similar story. And she used the phrase of being “in the woods” to describe this person’s situation. This particular person was so fixated on what “this family member” or “that family member” said that they were overlooking the fact that everyone was healthy and home together, celebrating the holiday. So first, my younger sister, Abby, was talking about one of her friends being “in the woods” and blinded by the drama of some family arguments. Now, both of these instances happened when we were unwrapping presents. Thanks, friend! QUESTION:ĭo you ever get stuck in the woods? What is your favorite way to step back and focus on the big picture? Share your strategies below! How to Focus on the Big Picture and Reach Your Goals
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