There have been many times in my life when I felt stuck. I used to blame others—my circumstances, my past, or the people around me. But looking back now, I realize something important: nobody was keeping me stuck.
I was letting fear hold me hostage.
We’ve all been through seasons that felt out of our control—an unhappy childhood, an unhealthy relationship, or a job that drained us. We’ve all been stuck. But stuck doesn’t mean broken.
And here’s the good news: stuck is temporary—if you know how to shift.
So often we blame others—or fear itself—for our lack of progress. But when we get honest and dig deeper, we find that we are both the barrier and the solution. Because fear isn’t really the enemy. Fear can be useful. It alerts us. It sharpens us. It can even motivate us.
What keeps us spinning in circles is that foggy, frozen place where we don’t know what to do next.
That’s stuck. And it’s frustrating, exhausting, and discouraging.
But getting unstuck doesn’t require a life overhaul. It starts with one small, intentional step.
Here’s your practical guide to start shifting today:
🔹 Get honest with yourself.
Ask: What am I avoiding? Stuck often hides behind procrastination, perfectionism, or pretending it’s “not the right time.” Name it. Write it down. That’s the beginning of freedom.
Ask: What am I avoiding? Stuck often hides behind procrastination, perfectionism, or pretending it’s “not the right time.” Name it. Write it down. That’s the beginning of freedom.
🔹 Take responsibility.
It’s not on someone else to fix you. You may not have created the situation—but you are the one who will create the change.
It’s not on someone else to fix you. You may not have created the situation—but you are the one who will create the change.
🔹 Move—literally.
Physical movement disrupts mental stuckness. Go for a walk. Stretch. Breathe deeply. It wakes up possibility.
Physical movement disrupts mental stuckness. Go for a walk. Stretch. Breathe deeply. It wakes up possibility.
🔹 Do one micro-action.
Send the email. Open the journal. Make the call. Action creates clarity. Motivation follows movement.
Send the email. Open the journal. Make the call. Action creates clarity. Motivation follows movement.
🔹 Ask for support.
Isolation fuels fear. Connection builds courage. Talk to a coach, mentor, or friend who sees your potential.
Isolation fuels fear. Connection builds courage. Talk to a coach, mentor, or friend who sees your potential.
Stuck is not your identity. It’s just a place you’re passing through.
You’ve gotten unstuck before. You can do it again.
If this resonates, and you want to dive deeper, tune in to Episode 107 of my podcast: Fear Isn’t the Enemy—Stuck Is. I share more about how to shift out of fear and into momentum—even when it’s messy. (You can listen here: Podcast)
Start small. Start now. That’s how the breakthrough begins.
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