Stuck is a feeling that we can all experience at one point or another. Feeling stuck is often a result of symptoms that prevent us from taking action and moving forward in our lives, but it’s also sometimes a result of the way we think and process things. Identifying the root causes of your feelings of stuckness can help you to create strategies to get unstuck.
When we’re feeling stuck, our thoughts and perceptions can become trapped in our minds in a similar way that something could get stuck in your throat. This happens when unwanted thoughts, concepts, mental images, melodies or songs play over and over again in our mind. These are commonly known as “earworms” and can be very annoying, distracting and frustrating. They can be triggered by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety and fatigue and may even be related to some medical conditions such as depression.
Feeling stuck can also happen when we are in a relationship and we are struggling to move forward. This is a common feeling that can lead to many different problems, such as a lack of communication, feelings of incompatibility, resentment or dissatisfaction and even arguments. Getting unstuck from a stuck relationship can be difficult but is usually possible with some work.
Feelings of being stuck can also be the result of a trauma or a wound that hasn’t been fully healed or processed. This can be a major source of stuckness and can cause difficulties in a wide range of areas such as relationships, job or career, self-esteem and confidence, feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated and being unable to make positive changes. Emotional trauma is a common reason that people feel stuck and it can be addressed with therapy and other techniques.
Whether you’re stuck in a relationship, in an old career or in life, the key to getting unstuck is to take action and change your perspective. This can be a simple as making a list of three tiny things that you can do right now to get started and taking the first one. Changing your physiology is also a great way to break negative patterns and foster more positivity. This can be as easy as standing up straighter or going for a jog.
Generally, the best ways to eliminate stuck thoughts is to reduce stress and remove yourself from your body’s hyperstimulated state. Practicing meditation, exercise, getting sufficient rest and relaxation will all help to remove these symptoms and allow you to get unstuck. It’s also important to remember that feelings of being stuck are temporary and nothing to be ashamed of. Becoming unstuck takes time, but it’s a great way to change your perspective and improve your life. It’s always easier to see things differently when you aren’t firmly clutching onto the thought that’s stuck in your throat.