I’m a thinker. I like to analyze, problem-solve and truly appreciate that part of my brain. But some days this part isn’t so helpful. Like when I’m STUCK. And it just keeps playing a scenario over and over again like an annoying Facebook video clip on your feed.

Sometimes I’m replaying a previous conversation I had, worrying about one I need to have or maybe it’s just general anxiety that I won’t be able to get my task list done for the day. So many examples to choose from, but I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.

If this sounds all too familiar to you then read on…

Why You Get Stuck

• You want the scenario to change.
• You’re scared it won’t change.
• You want revenge on someone based on the scenario.
• You can’t let go of a negative feeling.
• Being stuck is a habit – it feels normal for you.
• You kinda like the drama of being stuck. (Your left brain loves to talk to others about the drama of being stuck!)
• Your “support system” likes it when you’re stuck, so they help you feed the monster.

How to Get Unstuck

Essentially it doesn’t really matter why you’re stuck. All you need to know is that you are and you don’t want to be there. Letting go doesn’t have to be hard.

Here’s a simple process that can help break your cycle.

1. Become mindful of the thing, issue or feeling that is feeding your “stuck cycle”. What is it? Define or identify it with words.
2. Write this down on a piece of paper.
3. Make an agreement with yourself to let go of what is keeping you stuck.
4. Toss, tear or burn the piece of paper.
5. Take 3 deep breaths. Visualize the feelings associated with these words leaving your body with each exhale.
6. Now turn the tables for yourself by visualizing what you “DO WANT TO HAPPEN”. It may be the reverse of a situation or it might as simple as being at peace about your issue.
7. Write this down on a piece of paper and read it aloud 3 times.
8. Each time you find your thoughts drifting to your stuck cycle, go back to these words. You can either keep the paper with you or take a picture of it with your phone. Just make it easy to get to so that when you catch that left brain causing trouble you can redirect it.

Feel free to make this process your own. Customize it to what works for you. The key elements are identifying the thing, agreeing to let go of it and committing to a new scenario. Easy as that. Welcome to being unstuck and breaking your cycle.

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