the 3 things keeping you stuck

(and what to do about it)

#1. The Stuck-in-a-Rut Spiral

Is it you? Is it them? Is Mercury in retrograde again?! Who knows—all you do know is that something’s gotta give. You’ve tried all the things, yet you’re still feeling stuck, confused, and over it.

Because nothing changes, self-doubt creeps in, making you second-guess everything. So you keep searching for answers, trying new things, getting frustrated when they don’t work, and ending up right back where you started. Rinse, repeat, spiral. Ugh.

#2. The External Validation Trap

You’ve basically turned your future into a group project, letting self-help books and social media “gurus” take the lead. Except, they don’t know you, they don’t get you, and we all know they’re more focused on selling their course than helping you actually figure things out.

And to top it off, the more you rely on outside voices, the more you chase approval instead of your own dreams. You start living for likes, praise, validation, and approval —while completely ignoring what you actually want. It’s a never-ending cycle of people-pleasing, second-guessing, and waiting for someone else to give you permission to go after the life that’s been yours all along.

#3. The “I’m Not Good Enough” Gremlin

You make little changes here and there, but somehow, you always end up right back where you started—settling, people-pleasing, and keeping your dreams at arm’s length. That pesky inner critic has you convinced you’re not ready, not worthy, not something enough. And because you’re limited by this belief, you never become the person who is capable of achieving your dreams.… and you stay stuck.

no worries, my friend!

I know you.

You’re sharp, you’re curious, and you’re allergic to settling for meh. You love learning, you crave meaning, and if you’re honest with yourself, you’ve already accomplished a lot (even if your inner critic conveniently forgets that part). You want more, not because you’re ungrateful, but because you know you’re meant for more.

I get you.

You’re tired of the endless guessing game. You’re over the should-I-or-shouldn’t-I mental gymnastics. You just want clarity—like, yesterday. If you had a clear direction, you’d already be off and running. Instead, you’re stuck in analysis paralysis, second-guessing everything, and waiting for some magical neon sign to tell you, “YES! THIS IS THE WAY!”

(ahem, this might just be that sign!)

I see you.

I see the fire in you—even if it’s currently buried under self-doubt and 47 open browser tabs. I see your talent, your drive, your potential. And I know—without a doubt—that you are fully capable, wildly worthy, and sitting on a goldmine of untapped brilliance. You just need a little help getting out of your own way.

I got you.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s cut through the noise, shut down the self-doubt, and figure out your next big move together. I’m here, ready to help you get unstuck, get to the next level, and get the most out of life.

So, what do you say? Let’s hop on a quick call, untangle the mess, and get you moving forward with confidence. No pressure, no awkward sales pitch—just a conversation that might just change everything.

Linda Bucher Harrigan Master-Certified Life Coach Buffalo NY