Episode #22: Why You Feel Stuck and What To Do About It

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Episode #22: Why You Feel Stuck and What To Do About It

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Have you ever felt stuck? Ever felt like you weren’t getting ahead, or didn’t know what to do with your life to feel a little more engaged, a little more alive?This week I am looking at how many people feel stuck in life and what to do about it. If you have felt stuck at some point in your life, you are not alone! It isn’t hard to find surveys that show that people all over the world are feeling stuck with their lives.Several reports and studies (check out this one or this global one for example) show that about 75% of people feel “stuck” personally and professionally, and are overwhelmed at work and at home. And most of them say they don’t have any idea how to get unstuck.Given that the science-based High Performance coaching process I follow with my clients has helped many of them get “unstuck”, I thought I would share the most important concepts in hopes it can help you too if you are feeling stuck. Key Summary of Main PointsConsistently, surveys indicate that 76% of respondents feel stuck in their personal lives, 31% are apprehensive about their futures, 27% are locked in the same routines, and 26% are lonelier than ever before.Those same polls show that most people don’t know how to get “unstuck”Being stuck means you:Feel like you are spinning in placeFeel like you can’t really move forward in some or all aspects of your lifeAre not sure what to do, and you do not feel really excited about your options, so you just “go around in circles”Do think you know what to do, but can’t seem to be motivated to do themThe most common reasons for feeling stuck in life include:Lack of vision for what you want from life, or even better, for what is a fulfilling life for youLack of direction or planLack of motivation to move forwardLack of knowledge of how to get unstuck 5 science-backed Steps for getting unstuck include:Start with FoundationsUnderstand your WhyCreate your action planCreate a PDCA Continuous Improvement CycleLock in mini celebrations If you like what you heard or read today, I invite you to like, share and subscribe to this podcast.You can subscribe to our site at Invictus.coach/register and get regular updates on how we are using Neuroscience and High Performance skills tools, and approaches to help people, teams and organizations reach peak performance and achieve more.And if you sign up now, you will receive access to two documents that help you achieve higher performance in different ways. ​You can select a summary of the 4 main ways you can achieve higher performance in your team or organization right now. The document outlines the 4 places to find up to 25% (or more sometimes) savings or efficiencies. And you will learn where to look andInstantly Unlock Performance, Well-Being and Balance Now The "Thrive Hive" is a monthly membership to help teach, coach and support individuals, organizational teams and their leaders in reaching their full potential, and living a flourishing life with balance and well-being.You get access to group coaching, monthly education, webinars/livecasts and other events, topic-based support and tools, and access to a private community of other like-minded individuals.You can find out more or sign up clicking here!

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