Comments on: Stuck

By: Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:20:56 +0000

I think this is a great post and think its true, I feel I am in this exact stuck state right now and have been for a few months, mainly because of overanalyzing, fear, and laziness. Its pretty naive but I never realized there are others that have these exact same feelings and thoughts that you explained. Like you said good to know i am not alone.

By: Kaizan

Kaizan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:43:32 +0000

I can totally empathize with what you are talking about. I usually find that in these situations, I need to take a break. Get away from it all for a week or so, and then come back fresh and with a new perspective.

Great post. Very thought provoking!

By: sean

sean — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:36:35 +0000

I think most of us are stuck in one way or another. Even if 95% of our life is great and moving right along, I bet if most of us are honest with ourselves, there is something we aren’t making as much progress on as we should be.

However, recognizing that and embracing it is the first step towards breaking through it. I think this is your first step, and I imagine you will be moving past it sooner rather than later

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:46:16 +0000

I can certainly relate to being stuck right now. I have recently had a negative family ordeal go even more wrong an it has deflated my motivation. I am stuck, but I plan to figure this out.

Unfortunately, when I feel stuck, I notice an increase in procrastination which really makes it worse.

By: Danny Lamas

Danny Lamas — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:56:56 +0000

This is so true Karen. I feel like this a lot. But I have always told myself and held myself to an important personal maxim, which is to never let the feeling of being stuck prevent me from spreading good will amongst my friends and family and keep my chin up.

I too am stuck on the answers to how to get unstuck, but I agree with most people here… karma points definitely add up to an almost insurmountable fate of good fortune, and sometimes that period of inertia also gives the unpredictable world an opportunity to make the RIGHT things happen for you.

By: Karlil

Karlil — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:03:23 +0000

Great. Just when i was feeling stuck with my e-book. I know what to write, i just don’t know where to start. And it’s so frustrating because it was there, right in front of me, but somehow i couldn’t put it into writing.

Great post Karen. Now i need to get to work

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:18:09 +0000

Of course you’d like a cooking analogy!!

I agree with this is how life has to be… I’ve gotten a lot of interesting feedback since writing this… of the value of being stuck. Someone said it is actually a good thing because being stuck provides the creation of something new. I love that outlook… very similar to what you are saying.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:30:09 +0000

This is a topic I am sure many can relate, I like the simmering pot analogy.

I think that is how life has to be. Maybe we have to be stuck so we have the mandatory time in which to gather our wits about us for the newest venture we will take. We may not even know what that venture is or that we have been preparing for it…until the moment is upon us to act. We all get “unstuck” and knowing that can make you conscious enough to meditate on what we will do next.

By: Ken Kurosawa

Ken Kurosawa — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:05:46 +0000

This is EXACTLY what I’m going through! Writers block? Bloggers block?

By: Dave Witwicki

Dave Witwicki — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:27:57 +0000

Wow! Very well put. I know exactly what you mean. I was just thinking earlier today how I have so many things I should be doing but I don’t feel motivated to do any of them. I guess having things I know I should do means I’ve made myself stuck but it doesn’t change the feeling. You’re right tho, it will pass. Just need to hold on to that…

- Dave