8 Steps to Bust Inertia

People who want to make changes in their lives but often just feel stuck. Some feel stuck because they are bored. They’re only working for a paycheck. They realize they aren’t having any fun, but they don’t know what to do about it. They just feel stuck. 

Most successful people will tell you that to get unstuck, you have to work at it. Quick insight and inspiration don’t usually solve the problem. It takes time to explore different avenues.  

Here are 8  tips to consider if you feel stuck:

1. Ask yourself, “What am I really feeling?” If you’re stuck, you may find that you have certain advantages that you don’t really want to give up. Advantages? Yes, you have the advantage of not having to face the issues that keep you stuck. Check to make sure you aren’t holding back for fear of trying.

2. Take little steps. You often hear entrepreneurs say that if they had known all the steps they had to take to become successful, they would have been too frightened to start. Take little steps to keep from feeling overwhelmed. Every morning when you wake up, think about what you can do that day to advance yourself toward your new goal. Do something each day, whether it’s making one phone call, sending one email, or writing a letter. But keep moving!

3. Get out. Successful people know they need to connect with people who can help them. Get out and mingle with other people. Attend club meetings and lectures. Gather new ideas from people in an industry that interests you. Talk to them about what you may like to do. Ask them questions and listen carefully. Brainstorm. See and hear what else is going on in the world around you.

4. Do web browsing. Explore different companies in industries that interest you. Check out topics in areas you like: sports, hobbies, travel. Perhaps ideas will spring up there. Get to know some of the players and call them to find out more about the field with an informational interview.

5. Post a “have done” list. Many successful people keep a tally of their accomplishments, great and small. Appreciating how far you’ve come helps remind you that you can achieve your goals, one step at a time. List all the information you gather and from whom, the seminars you’ve attended, the calls you’ve made, the letters and emails you’ve written. Post the list where you can see it.

6. Acknowledge the things you do have control over. When faced with situations that seem out of their control, successful people analyze the situation and look for areas they can control. Perhaps you don’t control your job situation or the economy. Fine. Find the things you do control: how much you exercise or when you work on a special project or when you can say “no” to extra assignments or when and where you meet with people. Start with the basics, then elaborate. When you identify the many different things you can control, you regain your sense of having the power to choose.

7. Don’t say “yes” to people just because they ask you to do something. Successful people stay focused. They try not to over commit or accept responsibilities that throw them off course. Practice saying “yes” to yourself first. If what you’re requested to do fits with what you want to accomplish with your time, fine. If not, politely decline. Pick and choose your yeses to keep you on track.

8. Call for support. Call on family and friends when you need help or encouragement. Successful people don’t try to go it alone when they are down. When you feel stuck, go for a walk with friends. Tell people what you need. Attend a meeting of a professional group you belong to and get involved. Many successful people have found that helping others truly helps themselves.

Have fun getting unstuck,

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