Have you ever felt stuck? 

Perhaps stuck with your health goals or in other areas of your life?

You know you’re not exactly where you should be, and you feel the discontentment creeping in.  

If you’re feeling stuck, you may find yourself in one of two camps:

1. You don’t know what you want, but you know it’s different than your current situation, OR
2. You do know what you want, but you’re unsure of the steps to get there

So, what should you do?

Say you’re unsatisfied with the current state of your health.  You’re lethargic, not enjoying how your clothes fit, and just feeling a sense of discomfort in your body.  You’re not sure how to move forward, you just know you want something to change.  

Here are three things you can do if you’re feeling stuck:

1. Pay attention to what the signs are telling you.

Sometimes feelings of discomfort and dissatisfaction are the first signs that you’re ready for a change.  But often we just sit in those feelings, which of course, can leave us feeling stuck.  Instead, it can be really helpful to ask, “Why am I feeling this way?” and continue asking yourself this until you get to the bottom of it.  This example from Precision Nutrition’s article¹ is a helpful way to see this process in action:  

2. Get really clear on what you want.  

Now that you know what those feelings are saying you DON’T want, what is it that you DO want instead?  Is it to feel strong and empowered in your body?  Is it to feel confident?  Is it to stop obsessing over how you look so you can focus on other things?  Make this as clear and detailed as possible so you can truly picture what you really want.

3. Take the next right step.

Author and podcaster, Emily P. Freeman, often uses this phrase: “Take the next right step”.²  Instead of thinking about ALL the things that need to change or making one big, massive life-shift (both of which can seem quite overwhelming!), you can instead determine what one minor shift or small step you can take in the direction of what you want and figure out a way to take that step.

Taking some time to really dive into what your discomfort is telling you can help you see what you’re truly longing for, which can then open up the path to take the next step.  So, the next time you’re feeling stuck, try these three steps and see if you can shift your momentum in the direction you want to go.

If you’ve felt this discontentment with your body or health, wellness coaching may be right for you!  We walk you through determining your wellness vision-what you’re truly longing for in regard to your health-and help you chart the steps to achieve that vision.  

If you’re ready to try it out, check out our free PDF: “5 Ways to Know If Wellness Coaching Is Right For You,” or schedule a free 30-minute coaching session today!

Sources:
¹Beers, E. (n.d.) Forget bikini bodies and big arms: Here’s the real secret for getting motivated to transform your body. Precision Nutrition. https://www.precisionnutrition.com/weight-loss-motivation
²Freeman, E.P. (n.d.) Emily P. Freeman. https://emilypfreeman.com

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