Feeling Stuck? 5 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do Next
Feeling stuck in your career, relationship or life and have no idea what to do next? This episode is for you.
Eight months ago, I felt completely stuck. Motherkind had slowed down, opportunities weren’t coming in, and I couldn’t work out what direction to take next. I was scared, confused and overthinking absolutely everything.
Looking back, I can see that feeling stuck wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of a breakthrough.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing the five things that helped me move from feeling lost and full of self-doubt to clearer, more confident and more fired up than I have in years.
We’ll explore how to stop overthinking, change the thoughts keeping you stuck, take small actions when you can’t see the bigger picture, and use a simple future-self exercise to get clearer on what you actually want.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why feeling stuck can come before a breakthrough
How to stop overthinking and quieten self-doubt
Why focusing on problems can keep you stuck
The tiny actions that can help you find clarity
A future-self exercise to help you work out what you really want
If you know something needs to change but can’t see what comes next, this episode will help you take that first step forward.
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Keywords:
Feeling stuck • How to get unstuck • Feeling lost in life • Career change • Career after motherhood • Overthinking • Self-doubt • Confidence • Mindset • Finding your purpose • Finding yourself again • Motherhood identity • Matrescence • Starting over • Life transitions • Self-belief • Future self • Goal setting • Personal growth • Nervous system • Comfort zone • Fear of change • Career confidence • Working mothers • Ambition after motherhood