Stuck

It’s probably fair to say that the vast majority of us know what it feels like to be in a rut. The repetition of our daily routine or the lack thereof can at times make us feel stir crazy. The stir craziness can be a need to do something different and outside of our definition of “normal.” Or maybe, the stir craziness can be a need to just do something at all.

There may be a feeling of unease, frustration. In these moments, we may switch up our routine. We may take a detour along our normal commute. We may find a different route or location to go for a jog. We may pack a different lunch, read a different genre of book, or listen to a different playlist while we clean the house.

Sometimes, change can be good, and these minor changes can bring the comfort we desire when feeling such unease.

Then there are times when our unease becomes stronger, a feeling of restlessness, resentment. In these moments, the change we look for may be less subtle than hitting “shuffle” on the playlist. We may rearrange the furniture. We may change our hairstyle and wardrobe. We may start searching for a new job, consider moving to a new apartment, or buying a new car.

Still, change can be good, and these more stark changes can bring the comfort we desire when feeling restless or resentful.

And then there are times when restlessness and resentment become utter desperation, and in these moments we feel stuck, trapped. We may want to quit our jobs, move off the grid or out of the country, and wipe the slate clean. Again, change can be good, and even the most drastic changes can bring the comfort we desire when feeling stuck.

But what happens when the things that are causing the unease, restlessness, or desperation, the feelings of frustration, resentment, or being trapped are not things that you can resolve with tangible changes to your hair, clothes, music, books, car, apartment, job, surroundings or location? When you could change all of those things and know that you’ll still feel stuck? (click below to continue reading)

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