When You Feel Stuck: Shifting from Waiting to Creating
It’s easy to feel like life is happening to us—that external circumstances are against us or that we’re waiting for something to shift so we can finally move forward. But this mindset keeps us in a cycle of passivity and frustration.
Instead, ask yourself:
What is the life I want to experience?
What changes or actions do I need to take to create that life?
Often, a lack of clarity about what we want is rooted in more profound feelings of unworthiness. It’s not about whether we “deserve” something—it’s about whether we feel safe wanting and having it.
Real-World Example:
Think of a time when you hesitated to go after something you truly wanted—maybe applying for a job, expressing a feeling to someone, or making a big move. Was the hesitation about whether you could do it, or was it about whether you believed you were the kind of person who deserved it?
One reason we hesitate to take action is that we don't know what it's like to fully embody the experience of what we want. Our minds resist the unfamiliar, so we may emotionally resist it even when we logically want something.
A useful way to work through this is to find examples of others who have done what you want to do—people who aren’t inherently different from you but simply took the leap. Seeing proof that it’s possible can help your nervous system feel more comfortable with the idea of stepping forward.
Going Deeper:
Visualize your future self. What would they think, feel, and do differently?
Reframe hesitation as a sign of growth. If something feels uncomfortable, it often means you’re moving beyond old patterns.
Use micro-actions to build momentum. Small, intentional steps lead to significant changes.
💡 Practical Shift: If you feel unclear about what you want, visualize the version of you that already has it. How would they feel? What choices would they make? Act from that state.
🚀 Take Action Challenge (7 Days):
Journal: Write down three areas in your life where you feel stuck and explore the fears attached to moving forward.
Practice: Identify one small action that aligns with your future self and commit to doing it daily for a week.
Act: Share your experience with someone supportive, reinforcing your commitment to progress.
🔹 Explore Further: If you need more profound guidance, let's discuss your journey. Book a Free Discovery Call to explore how we can work together.
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