One powerful question to figure out your next step
Feeling stuck is something that happens all the time to all of us. That's why we need to have good tools handy. Here's one of my favorites.
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There are two common ways we get stuck:
#1. You know what you really want, but you don't know how to get there.
#2. You don't know what you really want.
It's so important to figure out which type of stuck you are because they require different strategies for getting unstuck. In #1, you need to build towards what you want; in #2, you need to dismantle what is blocking you from seeing what you want.
Which type of stuck are you right now?
If you're #1, here's your next step: set a timer for ten minutes and do anything that moves you a little closer to your goal. When it goes off, give yourself a little reward: a celebratory snack, a physical pat on the back, a star or a checkmark. Tomorrow, do it again.
If you're #2, ask yourself what you would do if you had unconditional positive support from the world around you. List out anything that comes to mind, no matter how silly or embarrassing it might feel. Then, list out the reasons why you're not doing it. Interrogate them: are they real, or have they been built up in your head? What could you do to minimize their influence? These questions will help give you clarity on what matters most to you.
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