Feeling Stuck in Life?

When you feel stuck, it's usually a sign that you need to make a change.

Easier said than done, right?

After all, change can be "udderly" frightening.

Even if you're someone who can initiate change, going through with it can be daunting.

You know how it goes...you get two hooves over the fence, but then you begin to question yourself. 

• Am I making the right decision?
• What do I do next?
• What if it doesn't work out?

As aging and dementia coaches, we work primarily with adults caring for their parents and spouses caring for their husband or wife.

In every case, they come to us because they are unhappy with their current situation, but struggle to make necessary changes.

As life happens and the demands of caregiving mount, they find themselves STUCK in:

• INDECISION: "I know mom needs to move to assisted living, but I can't decide how or when to do it."
• LIFE: "I want to feel happy again...I feel like there's nothing to look forward to anymore."
• CAREGIVING: "Since dad's dementia diagnosis, I feel overwhelmed and anxious. I panic every time the phone rings."
• THE MIDDLE: "Mom and dad need help to continue living at home, but they're not willing to let a caregiver come in. I want to respect their wishes, but my brother and sister are pressuring them to bring someone in. It's causing major tension in our family."

While each situation is unique, they have one thing in common...the need for change.

But, here's the unfortunate truth...most people resist change because trying something new usually means being uncomfortable.

The irony of resisting the discomfort of change is that you stay stuck in the same place with even greater discomfort...still feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even panicked.

These are paralyzing emotions that waste your precious energy and keep you caught in indecision or procrastination.

Sound familiar?

If it does, it's time for you to get off the fence and try something new.

Whether you're feeling stuck in a caregiving crisis, a personal transition, or other life circumstance...

Start by asking yourself three questions: 

1. What am I willing to stop doing? 
2. What am I willing to start doing? 
3. What is a small step I can take?

We highly recommend you write your answers down.

This exercise will clear your head and create new energy.

If you ask yourself the three questions and you still feel stuck, we have an offer for you.

Schedule a You & Me Complimentary Consultation to experience, firsthand, how making decisions will lead to positive changes that will move you up and over any fence in your path.

Written by: Lee Mohler and Robin Andrews Smith/ www.youandmeaging.com