Are you feeling stuck?

“You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” ~Abraham Maslow

This is the time of year when we’re likely to feel stagnant. The calendar tells us it’s spring, but the weather isn’t convinced yet — and we’d rather not dig in the garden until it’s warmer outside.

Feeling stuck isn’t just a symptom of cabin fever; it can sneak up on you anywhere, any time of the year. For starters, you’re stuck when you keep making the same recipes for dinner because you’re too tired to find new ones. Maybe you’re feeling stuck at home but can’t summon the motivation to make plans with friends. You’re also stuck if you don’t speak out when something is wrong because you’d rather appear “nice” and avoid conflict. And on it goes.

Psychologist Abraham Maslow, who famously explored and named the concept of self-actualization, reminds us in today’s quote that we can’t move forward when we cling to the familiarity of safe routines and familiar ways. That’s where our challenge begins. ~CL

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