Feeling stuck? Here’s the secret to getting UNstuck!

Heyhey! You know those days where you’re just... stuck? Like, you’re trying to make progress, but it feels like you’re running in place? Yeah, I’ve been there too. In fact, I felt that way just last week. It’s like no matter what I did, I couldn’t get out of my own way.

But then, I remembered something—sometimes, getting unstuck isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about stepping back. And guess what? That little mindset shift made all the difference.

Here’s something wild:

Studies show that when we’re in a mental rut, doing more isn’t always the fix. Sometimes, the key is to hit pause, reset, and approach things with a fresh perspective. Your brain works better when it has time to breathe: Psychology of ‘Reset’

• Taking breaks improves productivity by up to 31%.

• Albert Einstein used to take daily walks to reset his mind—and we all know how that worked out.

• Research shows that trying too hard actually limits creative thinking. So stepping away could be your secret weapon.

Last week, when I was deep in the struggle, I did something different: I stopped. I gave myself permission to pause, get outside, and let my mind wander. Within an hour, I came back with a fresh perspective, and suddenly, the thing that felt impossible? Totally doable. It was like flipping a switch.

Your turn: the reset challenge

I dare you to try this today: when you feel stuck, don’t push harder. Instead, step back. Take a 10-minute break, walk around, or do something that has nothing to do with what’s frustrating you. Then come back with fresh eyes and see what happens.

Quick question: what’s your stuck moment?

When was the last time you felt stuck, and how did you get out of it? Or maybe you’re in that moment right now—what’s your game plan?

-This is Lila 🤫