Breaking Free: Strategies for Overcoming Feeling “Stuck” and Achieving Happiness

By Lisa Thorne, Holistic Wellness Coach

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Breaking Free: Strategies for Overcoming Feeling “Stuck” and Achieving Happiness

Feeling “stuck” is a common experience describing feeling frustrated, unmotivated, or unfulfilled.  Whether related to your relationships, career, or personal development, the sensation of being trapped can be debilitating, and if left ignored or unattended, even dangerous.  Acknowledging that if you have the desire to change, you also have the power to break free and embark on a journey toward a life of happiness and fulfillment. 

Here are some strategies that can be used to get unstuck and achieve a life of great joy:

Practice Authentic Self-Care. Taking care of not only your physical body, but your emotional and mental well-being is crucial.  Understand that you are ultimately seeking ways to feel better with your choices. To make the best choices for your  optimal well-being, ensure that you are getting adequate rest, eating well, and finding downtime from life’s demands. Learning mindfulness techniques to reduce and manage stress and anxiety can be wonderful tools to use as part of a routine, or during the day when stress or anxiety heightens.

Being Self Aware.  Examine what current practices and habits you currently have, and reflect on whether they are true to who you are today. Often we develop habits based on someone’s recommendation or old, out-dated beliefs. As we as individuals grow and change, so too do our needs for fulfillment. Define what happiness, purpose, and fulfillment mean to you, and look honestly at what achievable goals would help them manifest.  Are your current practices and habits in keeping with your ideal vision of what you desire for your life?

Embrace Change.  Though it often feels scary, remember that change is necessary for personal growth. Rather than feeling like a threatening unknown, learn to see change as a sign of expansion and an opportunity that can lead to new and wonderful experiences. 

Seek Support from Others.  You do not have to navigate your journey alone! Share your feelings and concerns, your hopes and desires, with friends and family you trust. Connect with a therapist or coach who can provide different perspectives and emotional support.  Seek out like-minded people (in real life or virtually) who inspire and motivate you, and who serve as examples of what you are striving for.

Remember that life is a continual learning process.  As you embrace new knowledge and skills, accept that sometimes old habits and beliefs will still show up, but that does not mean you have “failed”. Developing resilience as the inevitable, normal, expected setbacks occur is a crucial step to truly becoming unstuck and achieving the life of your dreams. 

Everyone’s path to happiness, joy, and fulfillment is unique, so be kind to yourself as you find your unique way. Embrace change, seek support, and prioritize self-care to unlock your full potential and create the life you desire.