Coming up next on the passion struck podcast habits play a very important role
and how we feel stuck because they shape how we interact with the world around us. For example,
if you have a habit of procrastinating or avoiding tasks that need your attention,
then you may find yourself unable to complete projects or reach your goals. Due to the lack
of progress over time to break free from the cycle. It's important that you identify any habits
contributing towards you feeling stuck and create new ones which support your desired outcomes.
Welcome to passion struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles and on the show, we decipher the secrets,
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Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like your life is passing you by and all of a sudden it's been
years since you made any meaningful progress in achieving your dreams or goals? You are not
alone. The truth is that many people get caught up in a cycle of negative thoughts and feelings
which can prevent them from taking action to move forward. It's time to stop feeling stuck.
And today's episode I'll explore why getting unstuck leads to living an intentional life.
Identify the signs of being stuck provide you an understanding of the science behind it discover
strategies for breaking out and find purpose and meaning within our lives. Let's dive right into
how we can break free from these feelings so that we can start living with intention today. When you
feel stuck. It can be hard to identify what is causing that feeling. It's often a combination
of factors that leads to a feeling of stagnation and helplessness. feeling stuck can manifest
in many different ways. You may find yourself procrastinating on tasks or projects that used
to excite you feeling unmotivated or uninspired by your work or relationships or even struggling
with feelings of anxiety and depression. feeling stuck can also mean being unable to make decisions
about important matters in life such as career paths, relationships or finances due to the fear
of uncertainty that begs the question, what are some of the causes of feeling stuck there are
many potential causes for feeling stuck including negative thinking patterns, stress and anxiety
levels that have become unmanageable unhealthy habits such as overworking or not taking care
of yourself properly, and a lack of purposeful goals and direction in life. All of these things
can contribute to feeling stagnant and lost in life. So therefore, it is so important for
you to recognize when you start feeling stuck so that you can start taking steps to break out of
it before it becomes too overwhelming. Some signs include difficulty concentrating on the task at
hand constantly comparing yourself negatively with others having trouble making decisions,
avoiding activities that used to bring you joy becoming overly critical towards oneself,
increased feelings of frustration or anger. If any one or more of these signs sound familiar,
then chances are you might be experiencing some form of stuckness in your life. Right now. feeling
stuck can be an overwhelming experience. It often feels like you're in a rut, unable to move forward
or make progress you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated as in your efforts are futile and
nothing is changing. You may also feel hopeless believing that the situation will never improve.
No matter what you do. There are many potential causes of feeling stuck in life. Some common ones
include not having a clear direction or purpose being afraid to take risks a lack of motivation,
negative thought patterns, unhealthy habits, stress and anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed by too
many choices or responsibilities, procrastination or even perfectionism It is vital to understand
the root causes of feeling stuck in order to address it effectively. Once you have identified
and addressed these issues. The next step is to explore how science can help us understand
our feelings of being stuck. It is important to understand the role that negative thinking
patterns in play and feeling stuck. These patterns are often deeply ingrained and can
lead to feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, as well as despair. They can be triggered by a
variety of different things such as stress, anxiety, and even past experiences. Examples
include catastrophizing, in other words, assuming the worst case scenario, rumination,
where we dwell on negative thoughts or black and white thinking where we see things as absolutes.
This type of thinking creates a downward spiral in which we become more pessimistic and our ability
to to take action is hindered to break free from the cycle. It is important to realize when these
types of thoughts arise and challenge them with evidence based facts rather than solely relying
on assumptions or beliefs. Stress and Anxiety can also contribute to feeling stuck because they
interfere with our ability to think clearly make decisions and take actions. When we're overwhelmed
by stress or anxious about an upcoming event, it can be difficult for us to focus on what needs to
be done. This lack of clarity makes it difficult to move forward with our dreams and aspirations.
leading us into a state of stagnation. It's important that we find ways to manage our
stress levels so that we don't get overwhelmed by them habits are another factor that may contribute
into feeling stuck. We all have habits that we engage in regularly without much thought some
good or some bad, but they all shape our behavior over time. For example, if you have a habit of
procrastinating or avoiding tasks that need your attention, then you may find yourself unable to
complete projects or reach goals due to the lack of progress over time. Suppose these habits don't
align with our values. In that case, they will inevitably pull us away from what we want out
of life creating an internal struggle between our current reality and desired future self resulting
in a sense of being stuck between two worlds. It is very important that you identify any habits
contributing towards feeling stuck and create new ones which support your desired outcome. feeling
stuck can be caused by various underlying psychological factors, but understanding
the science behind it can help you recognize and address them. With this knowledge, you can start
developing strategies for breaking out a feeling stuck. Now let's talk about one notable person
who overcame being stuck. Matthew Perry best known for his role is Chandler Ben on the hit
series Friends has been candid about his struggle with addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs,
which began in the late 90s and early 2000s. He has stated that his addiction was a way for him
to cope with the pressure that came from the demands of fame and success. Matthew Perry's
addiction led to him missing several tapings of friends and caused him to be hospitalized several
times he acknowledged that it caused him to feel stuck unable to control his addiction and move
forward with his life and career. He sought help and entered rehab multiple times and eventually
was able to overcome his addiction. Matthew Perry also sought therapy for his addiction and mental
health issues which helped him to understand the underlying reasons for his addictions
and to find healthy coping mechanisms is stated that therapy was a crucial tool in his recovery,
helping him to process his emotions and understand the reasons behind his addiction. Matthew Perry
story of overcoming addiction and mental health issues is an inspiration for many people who are
struggling with similar issues. It shows that with the right help support and determination,
it is possible to overcome being stuck and move forward in life. He has been an advocate for
mental health and addiction treatment, and he's encouraged many others to seek help when they
needed it most. So with that as a background, what are some strategies to break free from
feeling stuck? reframing your thoughts is a powerful tool for breaking out a feeling stuck.
It involves changing the way that you think about a situation or problem and looking at
it from different perspectives. This can help to reduce stress and anxiety as well as open up new
possibilities that may have been previously overlooked. For example, if you were feeling
overwhelmed by an upcoming project, reframe your thoughts by focusing on what you can do right now
to move forward with the task instead of worrying about all the things that could go wrong. making
small changes in your life can also be helpful when trying to break out a feeling stuck. Start
by identifying where change is needed, and then take actionable steps towards making
those changes happen. This could include setting realistic goals or creating daily habits that
will help support your progress over time. Don't forget to celebrate each milestone along the way
practicing self care and mindfulness is another great strategy for getting unstuck from difficult
emotions or situations. Take some time each day to focus on activities that bring you joy in life,
such as reading a book, taking a walk outside, listening to music or meditating whatever works
best for you additionally, ensure that you're getting enough restful sleep so that your body
has time to recharge after a long day of work or stressors. By taking small steps and making
conscious decisions you can break out a feeling stuck and start creating a life of purpose and
meaning. Let's next explore how to find purpose and meaning which can be a difficult journey,
but it is one that is worth taking. Exploring your passions or interests can help you identify what
matters most to you take time to think about what brings you joy energizes you or makes you feel
alive. Consider activities such as hobbies, sports travel, were volunteering anything that sparks an
interest within yourself. Once these have been identified, start incorporating them into your
daily routine or plan for when the opportunity arises. Setting Goals goals and achieving them
is another way of finding purpose and meaning. In life goals guide how we want our lives to
look and give us something to strive towards each day. Start by setting realistic short term goals
that are achievable within a few weeks or months then work up from there to long term goals, which
may take several years to complete. Seven clear objectives will help keep motivation levels high
by providing a sense of accomplishment once they have been achieved, connecting with others who
inspire you and also bring more purpose into your life by helping to build relationships that are
based on shared values and beliefs, which can lead to personal growth opportunities through learning
from their experiences or advice that they offer along the way. Reach out online via social media
platforms or join local groups related to areas of interest where like minded people gather together
regularly for discussions around relevant topics. This could open up doors to new friendships and
potential career prospects living a life of purpose and meaning and bring about great joy,
fulfillment and satisfaction by taking action on your dreams and goals. Creating healthy habits
that support you and celebrating your successes, you can begin to live an intentional life which is
about making conscious choices that align with your values and beliefs. So I've covered a lot
today. Let me just bring this to closure for you. Are you feeling stuck in life and needing help
getting unstuck, it's time to take back control of your destiny. feeling stuck can be a frustrating
and disheartening experience. But it doesn't have to stay that way. By understanding the science
behind feeling stuck utilize some strategies for breaking out of feeling stuck and finding purpose
and meaning in life. You can stop feeling stuck it takes effort and dedication to break free from the
cycle of negative thoughts and feelings. But with the right tools, you can create a better future
for yourself. Stop feeling stuck today. By taking action towards your goals. Start by understanding
what it is that truly lights a fire inside of you use that as the fuel for intentional living,
purposeful decision making self improvement and leadership development. With hard work,
dedication and perseverance you can confidently move forward knowing solutions
are available to get yourself out of any rut or funk. I hope you all enjoyed the
show. I wanted to thank everyone who wrote in this week and especially those of you who
listened you're about to hear a preview of the passionate strike podcast interview I did with
Dr. Ethan Kross was one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind and
award winning professor and best selling author of the book chatter. He teaches in the University of
Michigan's top ranked psychology department and its Ross School of Business where he
founded the emotion and self control laboratory. We're born into the world with this remarkable set
of tools or emotions. But we don't get a user's manual that teaches us how to use those tools.
So we're just stumbling along and our experiences in the world teach us things and sometimes the
lessons we learn are really good ones when it comes to how to manage our emotions or
things our parents and culture teaches us. But sometimes they're not. And so we're not
calibrated. And where I see science as being able to really contribute is by helping provide
people with those really guidelines for how to optimize the usage of these tools. The fee for
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so that you can live what you listen and until next time, live life passion struck.