Have you ever been in a situation where you are simply feeling completely stuck? Have you ever wished you could rewind time, start over and change your situation? Guess what… you are NOT alone. Each and every single one of us has had these feelings at some point. It’s a universal human experience. Everyone at some point or another will feel stuck whether it is in their career, reaching goals or relationships.

We become stuck when we believe our life should be different. When you really want something, for example, a new job, a better physique or a better relationship, you feel stuck and you often think about how things could be much better and completely different. You come to the realization that what once made you feel alive is now draining the life out of you.

If you are feeling stuck in any aspect of your life, it is important to not keep you feelings bottled up. You need to confront the situation that you are in so that you are able to find a solution.

As life goes forward, so much changes. We don’t stay the same person forever – the reality is nobody does. Change is inevitable. What we wanted 5, 10, 20 years ago is different now. What we wanted and accepted years back, is not longer desirable or acceptable.

Sometimes we feel trapped due to monotony. We are overwhelmed by feeling suffocated and trapped because we feel we are missing out on other things in life.

The same routine day after day can start to feel purposefulness. If something is no longer fulfilling you, it definitely becomes challenging to feel happy and feel excited. We become a hamster in a wheel.

Monotony affects everything in our lives. When you are not excited about your life anymore, your mood and your energy are greatly affected. It has a negative impact on both your physical and mental health as well.

Inner satisfaction comes from within. Always look for what gives you the most satisfaction and work towards achieving it. Satisfaction within is equal with happiness. Find your why (see my blog about this) and think about what you can do to make your life better.

Monotony is the opposite of excitement. When you wake up with that feeling of “here I go again,” try changing your routine. It will help you wake up with more enthusiasm and will have you looking forward to doing something different.

If you are tired of feeling trapped and tired of living a monotonous life, there are things you can do to revive your life until you can completely change your current situation.

Be confident in yourself. Low self-esteem will keep you feeling trapped. Once you gain self-confidence, you will be able to move toward making that change.

Know exactly what it is that you want to achieve. You need to identify the problem in order to determine the outcome that you want so that you can get it.

Enjoy the little things. Things both big and small that can make you feel better are necessary. Whether it’s reading a book or a weekend getaway, do whatever makes you happy.

Remember this is not forever. Life changes daily and your circumstances do not have to be forever. Solutions can and will present themselves. You are a powerful human being and you can make necessary changes. It may be scary at first but you will look back and be thankful that you did what was necessary to allow yourself to live a much happier life.

Stay strong. Practice self kindness. Your life is your story. You can change the direction at any time. You are worthy of living a life that not only makes you truly happy, but also one that is impactful and allows you to leave a beautiful legacy behind.