How to Get Unstuck

Being stuck is something many people will experience during the course of their life. 
What you might not realize is that it is often linked to your mental health, where your 
stress or depression might be making it worse. Here are some ways to improve your 
mental clarity and focus in order to get unstuck in any area of your life.

Look for Inspiration

Naturally, you want to start by finding inspiration. Being stuck in any area of your life, 
from your job to your personal life, can often come from lack of proper inspiration. You 
may need to think outside the box and look for other areas where you can feel inspired. 
If you are focusing on your anxiety and struggling with finding the proper inspiration to 
start a business as a result of those irrational fears, find inspiration in places like self-
help books or talking to others who are entrepreneurs also dealing with anxiety. Some 
people find inspiration from hearing real, relatable stories, while others find inspiration 
from books or nature.

Stop Living in the past

This is unfortunately a common reason people get stuck in their brains and their 
thoughts. If you feel like you are overwhelmed with negative emotions and feel unable 
to move forward with your life, it is likely from your past. Don’t worry about mistakes you 
made, things you should have done, or people you wish you never met. The actions in 
the past can’t be undone, so it is time to accept the good and bad, and just move 
forward. Let go of your past, but it as inspiration to move forward and do better next 
time. 

Find Your Purpose

Everyone has a purpose, so you can get unstuck by finding yours. Think of your 
purpose as something that gives you passion and that provides inspiration and 
motivation to try harder and work towards dreams, not just goals. Your purpose isn’t just 
the career you have chosen or your personal responsibilities – it really gives you fire 
and drives your actions. To find your purpose, think of all the things that make you 
happy, give you pride, and make you feel inspired. This can be anything from helping 
animals to making art. It doesn’t matter what it is, but that you find a purpose and use 
that to channel your inner creativity and motivation.

Keep working hard to get unstuck, improve your mental clarity, and work toward your 
goals.

