The Real Reason You Keep Feeling Stuck

And How to Shift It

Let’s be honest — we’ve all had those moments where everything feels heavy.

You’re showing up. You’re trying. But the needle isn’t moving.
And deep down, you’re wondering: Why does it feel like I’m stuck in the same place, no matter how hard I work?

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Here’s what I’ve learned — both from my own journey and the people I’ve worked with:

Feeling stuck isn’t always about a lack of effort.
More often, it’s a sign that you’re out of alignment with yourself.

The Hidden Cost of Not Being Fully You

For a long time, I did all the “right things.”
I followed the formulas. I fit myself into boxes. I showed up the way I thought I should.

But it came at a cost:
⏤ I was exhausted.
⏤ I second-guessed myself constantly.
⏤ And worst of all? I didn’t feel connected to what I was building.

I looked successful from the outside, but internally, I was stuck. Spinning. Shrinking. Burning out.

The shift didn’t happen because I found a new strategy.
It happened when I made the decision to…