You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re not lazy.
But you might be doing what used to work—even though it no longer fits the life you're living now.

That’s what being stuck often is.
Not failure. Not weakness. Just a sign that something needs to shift—your approach, your focus, or your expectations.

What If You’re Not Actually Stuck?

When people feel stuck, they usually try harder, think more, or fix everything at once.
But momentum rarely comes from overthinking or overwhelm.

It often starts with a better question.

What if this stuck moment isn’t a stop sign—it’s a signal?

A signal to pause.
To shift how you’re seeing the situation.
To take one different action—not ten.

Try This Instead: 3 Unstuck Moves

1. Ask yourself: What’s one thing I haven’t tried yet?

Not the big leap. Just the overlooked move.
A different email. A new walk route. A “no” you usually say “yes” to.
Small shifts start big momentum.

2. Update the story

Instead of “I’m stuck,” try:

“I’ve grown—but my choices haven’t caught up yet.”

That line alone can rewire your next step.

3. Move your body before you move your life

Change your space. Change your posture. Go outside. Write something.
Physical action leads to mental clarity more than we realize.

This Week’s What If

What if you're not stuck—you’re just one action away from seeing it differently?

About Doug Fleener

Doug is the creator of The What If Rule and author of Start With What If. He helps people create better perspectives and options through one powerful question at a time. Subscribe to his newsletter or check out the book to start your shift.