The Hidden Ways You are Keeping Yourself Stuck {EP 152. BDay Fun D10}

Tuesday Talks with Darleen

Welcome to today’s episode! I’m excited to dive into a topic that resonates with so many of us: the hidden ways we keep ourselves stuck in our personal and professional lives. Have you ever found yourself taking all the right steps—enrolling in courses, following strategies, seeking advice—yet still feeling completely immobilized? Trust me, you’re definitely not alone in this experience. The real issue often isn’t a lack of knowledge; instead, it’s our tendency to lean too much on external validation rather than trusting our own intuition. Today, I’ll be uncovering three key ways we inadvertently keep ourselves stuck and how we can break free from these patterns. First, let’s talk about the trap of consuming rather than creating. Many of us fall into the cycle of endless learning, thinking that the more we know, the clearer we will feel. Next, we’ll discuss how fear can disguise itself as preparation. It’s easy to convince ourselves that we need just one more course or book before we’re ready to take action. Finally, we’ll touch on the idea of waiting for permission to trust yourself. Somewhere along the way, many of us have begun to believe that others hold the answers we lack. Highlights ❤️ Many individuals feel stuck despite acquiring knowledge and strategies. ❤️ Overconsumption of information leads to overwhelm and paralysis. ❤️ Fear often presents itself as a need for endless preparation. ❤️ Real clarity comes from taking action, not from consuming more content. ❤️ Seeking external validation prevents individuals from trusting their own decisions. ❤️ Taking small steps can lead to significant shifts in personal and professional growth. ❤️ The urgency to decide and act can break the cycle of feeling stuck. Key Insights 🩵 Overwhelm from Information: Consuming too much information can lead to confusion rather than clarity. It’s crucial to prioritize creating over consuming to foster empowerment and productivity. 🩵 Fear as Preparation: Fear often masquerades as the need for further learning, which can prevent individuals from taking necessary action. Recognizing this disguise allows for more decisive movements toward goals. 🩵 Trusting Yourself: Many people wait for external validation before making decisions, which can lead to stagnation. Cultivating self-trust is essential for personal empowerment. 🩵 Action Over Knowledge: Clarity is gained through action rather than excessive learning. Taking steps, even small ones, is vital for growth and understanding. 🩵 Decision Making: Delaying decisions in hopes of finding the “right” answer can prolong feelings of being stuck. Individuals should embrace decisiveness in their actions. 🩵 Creating vs. Consuming: Focusing on creating rather than simply consuming information can lead to more meaningful engagement and satisfaction in both personal and professional endeavors. 🩵 Small Steps Matter: Progress doesn’t always require giant leaps; even small, deliberate actions can lead to significant changes over time. NEXT STEPS ➡️ Learn how I can work together by booking in a FREE Connection Call with this link https://thealignedpathwithdarleen.as.me/connection Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me! 🩷Loving this show? 🩷 Hit subscribe/follow so you don't miss out on more amazing episodes Leave a review on your favourite podcast platform so that more women like you can enjoy the podcast.