Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and obstacles. Don’t you think?

In that journey, it’s easy to find yourself stagnant, unable to move forward or reach your full potential.

In my twenty-five years in the human-centered innovation space, I’ve been able to identify the top three reasons why people and situations get stuck. These sticking points show up in projects at work, team communication, life goals, personal growth and more.

Which ones do you experience?

#1 Best Practices That Don’t Work For You: 

Often, you adopt popular best practices or success strategies that have worked for others. However, these practices don’t tend to align with your unique strengths, values, or circumstances. While it’s crucial to seek inspiration from others, blindly following someone else’s path without considering personal preferences and capabilities can hinder progress. It’s essential to reflect on YOUR own needs, strengths, and values to develop a personalized approach that resonates with your unique abilities.

When you know how your brain works and have activities to unlock its full potential, getting unstuck and creating breakthroughs becomes much easier. 

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#2 Too Connected to Excuses, not Reasons:

Excuses act as self-imposed barriers that prevent you from taking responsibility and making positive changes. People often develop a strong attachment to excuses, which become your go-to response for justifying inaction or failure. Excuses can range from fear of failure, lack of resources, or past experiences. However, it is important to differentiate between legitimate reasons and excuses. By shifting the focus from excuses to reasons, individuals can start exploring solutions, seeking alternatives, and taking proactive steps towards overcoming obstacles. This shift in mindset empowers individuals to take control of their lives and break free from the cycle of stagnation.

Have strong reasons and a personalized roadmap will take you much further, faster. 

#3 Desire to be Comfortable:

The innate desire for comfort and familiarity can hold you back from pursuing growth and embracing change. Stepping outside of your comfort zone requires courage and a willingness to face uncertainty. Remaining within the confines of familiarity might provide temporary security, but it can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of personal fulfillment. By acknowledging the discomfort and embracing it as a catalyst for growth, you can overcome their aversion to change and experience personal and professional breakthroughs.

To achieve truly meaningful breakthroughs you’ve got to get comfortable being uncomfortable. 

Understanding why and where you get stuck is crucial for personal growth and development. By recognizing these patterns I mentioned above and having a method to overcome them, you can take the necessary steps to break free from stagnation.

Remember, every person’s journey is unique, and by embracing self-awareness and a proactive mindset (and joining the June 21 Day Breakthrough challenge while there are still seats available), you can pave their own path towards a fulfilling and purposeful life.