#41: The Commitments Keeping You Stuck—and the Secret That Sets You Free

Feeling off-course doesn’t mean you’ve failed it just means you’re in the in-between. And while this messy middle can feel endless, it’s not forever… unless you start treating it like it is. In this episode, The Commitments Keeping You Stuck, we talk about how to survive it, protect your energy, and use this season to quietly build what’s next. But above all don’t settle for fine.

Key Takeaways:

This Isn’t Forever—Even When It Feels Like It Is
Your brain loves to turn temporary discomfort into something permanent to protect you from disappointment. But jobs, roles, seasons—they all shift. This is just a chapter, not your entire story. This is just right now—not the end of your dream.

Stop Giving All Your Energy to the Wrong Thing
Obligations may take your time, but they don’t deserve all of your energy or identity. Even in survival mode, you can protect a tiny piece of your mind and heart for what lights you up. Ask yourself: What’s one thing I can do this week that belongs to the future I want? Daily is even better.

Your Way Out Starts With Perspective
When you believe this is forever, your creativity and motivation shut down—because beliefs shape reality. When you remind yourself this is just for now, you create space to dream, plan, and shift, even while stuck. Progress doesn’t always mean burning it all down overnight. It’s about remembering who you are and fueling that spark—even if it’s just one tiny degree at a time.

Being stuck doesn’t mean you’re done dreaming. Stop treating this season like it’s permanent. Hold space for your future, even if it’s just five minutes a day. That’s your lifeline. That’s your way out. And that’s how you build the life you actually want—while surviving the one you didn’t choose.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to stay connected to what’s next—no matter where you are now.

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