Feeling Stuck? Here’s Your Step-by-Step Plan to Get Moving Again

Feeling stuck is the worst. Your to-do list stares back at you like a brick wall, and no amount of coffee seems to budge it. But here’s the good news: being stuck isn’t a permanent state. It’s an opportunity to refocus and realign with what truly matters.

Here's a simple framework for regaining momentum. It’s not rocket science, but it works every time—60% of the time. LOL.

Let's start by not taking ourselves too seriously and try the method below.

Step 1: Get Grounded

The first step is to pause and reconnect with yourself. When we’re stuck, it’s often because we’re spinning our wheels or overwhelmed by noise. Quiet that noise with a simple grounding exercise.

Try this:

• Take a few deep, intentional breaths.
• Think about a moment when you felt fully aligned, productive, and unstoppable. What values or traits showed up in that moment? What do you feel in your body? Where do you feel it? That’s your North Star. This is your values state.

Your values are the foundation of your actions. They remind you who you are and why you’re here.

Step 2: Reconnect with Your Values

Values aren’t just abstract ideas—they’re the fuel for meaningful action. When you feel stuck, ask yourself:

• Are my actions today aligned with my core values?
• Am I living my values state as I set and pursue goals?
• How can I express even one of my values right now?

For example, if growth is a core value, consider how even a small task—like reading one page of a book or brainstorming for 15 minutes—can honour that value that drives you.

Step 3: Break It Down

Overwhelm is the enemy of progress. When we try to tackle everything at once, we end up doing nothing at all. That’s where the power of small wins comes in.

Here’s your new mantra: What’s one small thing I can do today to move forward?

Maybe it’s drafting an email. Or outlining an idea. Or even making a list of steps to tackle tomorrow. Whatever it is, make it tiny and doable. Small steps build momentum, and momentum creates action.

Step 4: Take Imperfect Action

Here’s the truth: action cures fear. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It doesn’t even have to feel like your best work. The simple act of moving forward—however small—chips away at the wall of resistance.

Draft that email, even if it’s clunky. Jot down a rough idea for that project. Take one tiny step, and the rest will start to feel possible.

A Final Thought

You’ve faced far bigger challenges before, and you’ll face them again. Feeling stuck is just a moment—not a definition. Use it as an opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. Then, take one step forward. And another.

Remember, the only way out is through. What’s one small action you can take today to move forward?