Feeling Stuck? Why It's A Great Sign

You’ve tried to make a major life change, and resistance shows up…

Through procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, or distractions.

Here’s the thing...

This is normal!

It usually means you’re on the right path.

Don’t become intimidated.

Here are the obstacles that pop up, and what you can do to master them.

Self-Doubt and Negativity

Pessimism will whisper in your ear with thoughts like, “I’m not good enough” or “This will never work”.

Say to yourself, “I won't listen to this garbage!”

Focus on what's possible for you.

Procrastination

This is the most common form of resistance.

It’s fear of failure (or success) that keeps you from diving in.

One way to beat this is the “5-minute rule”.

Commit to working on your goal for five minutes, and you’ll become immersed and motivated to continue.

Perfectionism

When you’re working on something meaningful, the dread of making mistakes or being judged makes you want to keep tweaking things.

Successful people produce work that’s less than perfect.

Get started and improve along the way.

Being Stuck in “Research” Mode

Roadblocks appear as endless preparation.

You say things like, “I’ll start after I take one more course” or “I need to do more research before I’m ready”.

Groundwork is essential, but you can get tangled up.

Set a reasonable limit on your planning, then… Go for it!

Comparison

It’s tempting to envy people who seem further ahead, and you feel discouraged.

What you’re witnessing are their breakthroughs.

Everyone struggles.

Use their journey as inspiration and focus on your unique trajectory.

Give yourself credit for every step you take.

Make Resistance Your Friend

It’s a mindset you build.

When you push through the barriers, you grow stronger and more resilient.

Your ambitions are worth it!

With a bit of perseverance, your dreams will become a reality.