Why You Feel Stuck and What It Means | Life Coach Jilly

By Life Coach Jilly — Melbourne

Feeling stuck is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — emotional experiences my clients bring to me. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of motivation. And it’s definitely not proof you’re “behind.”

Feeling stuck is actually a signal.
A sign that the old version of you is dissolving… and the new version hasn’t fully arrived yet.

This is a powerful moment, even if it feels uncomfortable.

Why You’re Really Feeling Stuck

You’re not stuck because you’re doing something wrong.
You’re stuck because:

• You’ve outgrown old habits

• Your identity is shifting

• You’re craving something deeper

• You’ve been running on autopilot

• You’re finally ready for change

Stuckness happens when your soul moves faster than your life does.

The Three Types of Stuckness

After coaching hundreds of clients, I’ve noticed there are three kinds of stuck:

1. Mental Stuckness

Overthinking, looping, second-guessing.
Your mind is loud but your intuition is quiet.

2. Emotional Stuckness

Holding onto fear, guilt, or unresolved feelings that block momentum.

3. Alignment Stuckness

You’re moving, but not in the direction your deeper self wants.

Recognising which one you’re in is the start of your breakthrough.

How to Get Unstuck (A Simple 10-Minute Reset)

Here’s a tool I use with my coaching clients:

Step 1: Ask yourself — What am I resisting right now?
Step 2: Ask — What am I craving right now?
Step 3: Ask — What am I afraid will happen if I change?
Step 4: Ask — What is the smallest step toward relief?

You’ll be surprised by how much clarity rises when you pause long enough to hear yourself.

The Truth Most People Avoid

You don’t get stuck because you’re weak.
You get stuck because you’re ready for a new chapter — but you don’t know how to step into it alone.

This is exactly where coaching becomes life-changing.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re sitting in that uncomfortable in-between — not where you were, not yet where you want to be — this is the moment that coaching can shift everything.

You don’t have to find direction by yourself.
You just have to take the first step.