Feeling Stuck? Try this.
Feeling stuck is a common theme for clients who come to see me. There are times in all of our lives when we have a hard time seeing clearly what to do next, or how to get out of a cycle that is very repetitive. Are there places in your life where you feel stuck right now? This could be a specific area of life such as your career, relationship, or health. Also, it could simply be a general feeling of discontent that you don't really know where to begin to unravel.
The number one thing to do when you are feeling stuck is to create some spaaaaaaace around that which is stuck. When I think of being stuck an image of a tangled ball of yarn comes to mind. You cannot untangle a knot by squeezing it or pulling more at the ends of the yarn. This will only cause the knot to get stronger. What you need to do is to begin to create space in and amongst the threads. In that way, you will begin to see where the knot is and how to untangle it.
The same holds true for a stuck place in your life. The more you think about it, stress out over it, and try to figure it out, the more stuck you will feel. However, if you can make space around it, then you can begin to bring some clarity to the issue. Another metaphor that comes to mind is that of a cluttered storage closet. If the closet is super jammed full (of thoughts, expectations, societal pressures, etc), then it is very hard to find what you need. However, if you clear out the junk, and create space in your closet (your life), it’s much easier to find what you are looking for.
How to create space around something that feels stuck:
Step away from what is bothering you. Get some perspective. Every summer I would travel with my grandmother to a secluded island in Canada. She used to say, “I come up here with a lot of problems. I don’t really think about them when I’m here but when I get home I always know what to do.” Set your problem aside for a little while and take some time doing something peaceful and/or enjoyable. Take walk, a day off, or a vacation. Go to a park or movie. Simply take space from that which is bothering you.
Feel into the outcome that you want. If you feel discontent, then imagine, and feel, what it would feel like to be content. Really feel that feeling in your body. If it’s a relationship that you want to heal or manifest, spend some time every day feeling how being in your ideal relationship feels.
Dream big! Visualize your ideal outcome. Many times we become stuck because what we really, truly want for ourselves is not in alignment with what we think we should want, what others want for us, or what we think is possible. Let your imagination fly and create space around what is true for you by imagining if you had everything your way, what that would really look like.
Say thank you to the Universe for helping you with this issue, for bringing you clarity, and for guiding you on your path. Then let go of the problem and look for signs. Signs will show up as synchronicities and invitations that make you feel light and expansive, excited and giddy.
Taking action from a place of overwhelm or frustration will likely exacerbate any problem you are trying to figure out and create more of a mess. So try the best you can to get yourself in a good feeling place by following the steps above. Let go and let God, stop seeking, and you will be surprised at how quickly you will find the answers.
If you are still having trouble finding clarity, that’s also very normal. When things are very important to us, they can be too close to us to be able to see them clearly. If this is the case then it’s time to call upon someone to help you to see what is hidden from your sight. You can contact me for a reading, coaching, or a free consultation by clicking here.
Everyone contains the inherent wisdom of how to live the most successful, purposeful, and happy life possible. It’s simply a matter of creating space in your being for that to come forth.
Wishing you love and spaciousness,
Carrie