The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward

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A research-based tool kit for moving past what’s holding you back—in life, in love, and in work. We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward—but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere. The good news is you’re not lazy, crazy, or unmotivated. In this empowering and action-oriented guide, you’ll discover why we can’t think our way forward—and how to break through what’s holding us back. Using an eclectic approach and a customizable plan that’s as direct or as deep as you want, this life-changing guide empowers you to:   break old habits and patternsgain perspective on pain and trauma from the pastfree yourself from the torturous “why” questionstake control of your choices to create the life you want  Bringing together research-backed solutions that range from shadow work to reparenting, embodied healing, and other clinical practices, along with empowering personal stories, this book is a hands-on road map for moving forward with purpose, confidence, and the freedom to become who you’re truly meant to be. Praise for the Science of Stuck Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Author’s Note Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Anxiety Is a Superpower Chapter 2: The Hidden Benefits of Staying Stuck Chapter 3: The Myth of Motivation Chapter 4: Shadow Intelligence Chapter 5: How to Human Chapter 6: The Sticky World of Friendships and Dating Chapter 7: The Emotionally Unskilled Family Chapter 8: Trust Your Instruments Chapter 9: Becoming an Emotional Adult Chapter 10: Let’s Play Acknowledgments Suggested Readings Additional Sources Index About the Author