Feeling stuck in life is like getting your foot caught in quicksand—surprisingly common, but rarely discussed with family and friends. We all get caught in a rut at some point, we just don’t talk about it.

Let's face it, we've all had those moments when we look at our lives and think, "Seriously? This is it?" It's the classic case of life not living up to our expectations. The key to escaping the rut lies in understanding why we feel this way.

"Why do I feel stuck?" It's not always an easy question to answer. "Stuckness" can look different for different people. Below are a few scenarios when you might want to move, but not know how to. 

You've outgrown your current situation

It's a reality that we all change over time. Your needs, your wants, and your hopes all evolve. Perhaps that perfect job you landed a year ago doesn't provide enough stimulation now that you've mastered it. This type of situation can leave you wondering which direction to go next.

You feel disconnected from your values

Life can lose its sparkle when your values are not present enough in your life. If your day-to-day life doesn't enable your values to thrive, they may start to dull. You can be left feeling “blah”.

You think a change might mean losing something

You can reduce your thinking to be very narrow, seeing options as "either/or." Allow yourself to open up to the idea of "yes/and" thinking. 

You've lost hope for the future

Our thoughts are powerful tools. They can send us in the direction we want to head or keep us pinned in one place. Negative thoughts, in particular, can be very influential, and they can conjure up a world of emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and unworthiness. It's hard to move forward when grappling with these negative thoughts and feelings.

You're overwhelmed 

You could be overwhelmed by your circumstances and life events. Or the possibility and pressure of your next move could cause you to stress. Whether it's over your past or potential future, overwhelm can be hard to overcome.

You're comparing yourself to others

Keep in mind: "Comparison is the thief of joy." Compare yourself to yourself—your growth, your potential, your future. And try not to get caught up in comparing yourself to others and then feeling like you're falling short.

To help you identify where you’re stuck try answering these questions:

• What is the rut that I’m stuck in?
• What is one thing I can do right now to change this?

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