Whether it’s an unfulfilling job, a broken relationship or just a general sense of stagnation, feeling stuck can be difficult to overcome. Getting unstuck involves more than just changing your environment, but also releasing the fears that are keeping you in a place that no longer serves you.
Fortunately, there are many ways to break free of feeling stuck. Some of them are simple, like identifying the source of the stuckness and shifting your perspective. Other ways are more complex, such as gaining a deeper sense of purpose and motivation to move forward. The important thing is to find what works for you and then implement it.
Feeling stuck can occur in any number of situations, from a lack of passion for your career to a fear of taking risks. In fact, everyone feels stuck at some point in their lives, and it’s a very natural part of the human experience. In most cases, however, feeling stuck is a sign that you’re at an inflection point in your life. Often, these inflection points happen at the end of a decade. Dr. Robert Alter, an expert on the topic of stuckness, says that this is because the “reward structures” in our brains are programmed to reward us for achieving long-term goals. Whenever you feel stuck, it’s a good idea to take some time to reflect on your goals and priorities.
One of the main reasons people get stuck is because they don’t have a clear vision of what they want. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as having too many options, having too little support or simply being overwhelmed by the enormity of the task at hand.
Another reason why people get stuck is because they don’t understand the process of breaking through to the other side of stuckness. This means they may try to make a change alone, which is risky and often doesn’t work. It’s much more effective to seek out a community, like a wolf pack, to run with and to help each other through the process of change.
The biggest thing to understand about feeling stuck is that you have power, despite what it may seem like in the moment. By recognizing this, you can shift your perspective and reclaim a sense of incredible freedom and power to create the life you want to live.
In this episode of Team Tony, Tony explains the five biggest fears that keep you stuck and how to break free from them. Then, he shares six tips on how to get unstuck in your personal and professional lives. To listen to this episode, click here: