Four Practical Steps You Can Take To Get Unstuck

Have you ever been driving and then got stuck in the mud or sand? You get upset and press on the accelerator harder only to find your tire speeding faster and faster and deeper and deeper into the hole – then finally you’re so far down that you get really stuck. Then feelings of hopelessness and loneliness set in making your day miserable. Have you been there? Maybe you have never had your car or truck stuck, but you may feel like your life is stuck and miserable like that. As a therapist, I have talked to hundreds of people who feel like their life is stuck. The harder they try to do something, the deeper they feel stuck.What are you dealing with that’s making you feel stuck in life? Some of the people that I have seen have dealt with high anxiety and they feel like they will never be able to be free of their constant feelings of inadequacy. Some are dealing with depression and they feel like they can’t get past their dreadful thoughts of worthlessness. Others are struggling with their marriage and feel that their husband or wife will never change their destructive behavior.Still, others feel so trapped and stuck in a life that they hurt themselves with a razor blade or the flame of a lighter as a way to temporarily escape their emotional pain. I have also talked with college students who are addicted to pornography and only feel affirmed by false intimacy.I know that there are thousands of people who feel stuck in life and feel like there is no hope. If that is you I want to encourage you that there is much more to life than what you are suffering from right now!4 Practical Steps You Can Take To Get Unstuck1. Tell someone about your struggle. 2. Do something for yourself. 3. Seek help from a professional.4. Try to think more positively. It’s really easy to mope around like Eeyore from Whinny the Pooh, and convince yourself that the sky is always dark and always about to storm. Try to see the positive in little things throughout your day. Make a conscious effort to find something good in everyone and everything that you cross paths with. You may be amazed how that will help you develop a better outlook on your life. Learn more about John Cordray at www.johncordray.comSmells Like Humans Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new .Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.Ready for weekly tips to quiet overthinking and reclaim mental freedom? Subscribe to The Mental Freedom newsletter, actionable insights delivered for high achievers and overthinkers. Sign up here: https://johncordray.me/subscribe From John Cordray, LPC – Creator of MyndStill app @JohnCordrayLPC on X/LinkedIn Informational support only—not a substitute for professional therapy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy