The English language doesn’t necessarily have a word to describe the feeling of being “stuck,” but when you hear someone say they are stuck, trapped or “in a rut,” you probably know exactly what they are describing.
We’ve all been there. It seems like you’ve reached a dead end and there’s nowhere to turn.
The good news, according to life coaches Angel and Marc Chernoff, is that feeling stuck is only your perception of the situation. It is possible to overcome whichever obstacle you’re facing and move forward.
The pair shared 10 things to remember as you try to get “un-stuck,” and you can check out the rest of their reminders here. Here are a couple of our favorites:
- Feeling stuck is a sign it’s time to make a change
- Feeling stuck is a just a feeling, not a fact about your life