Here is Why You are Stagnant & How to Break Free 

If you feel stagnant in life and want to break free from it, you must uncover the root cause.

You’re in this phase due to burnout, fear or insecurity. Or it could be that maybe you have reached a milestone in your life, and you have lingered too much in the satisfying feeling of accomplishment.

Whatever the case, you need to step out and explore new opportunities.

There are certain times in our growth journey when we are constantly energised to grow and excel in our objectives. However, there are times when you feel stagnant, demotivated and uninspired. 

Let’s look at five reasons you are stagnant and how to break free.

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1. Lack of a well-defined goal 

Everyone has an inner force that seems to lead them to their life’s purpose, which each individual is destined to fulfil both internal and outer in the time they have to live. 

When we live a life of no purpose or a life of false meaning, it means we ignore such primitive advice and alienate ourselves. We have feelings of unfulfillment and a sense of meaninglessness.

2. Inability to Think Big and Aim Higher Than Average.

Being born into poverty, limitation, and instability does not imply that one is destined to remain in such circumstances. 

Stagnation sets in when a person fails to strive for something more than mediocrity. 

Allow your imagination to go wild with all of your dreams; some of them may come true, but be aware that nothing comes without a cost.

3. Negative Influences and the Environment

We are either made or remade by the friendships and associations we develop. 

There is no room for compromise here because influence works so quietly that corruption and a bad attitude can emerge before you know it. 

Associating with carefree people may appear unusual at first, but as time passes, disregard for important principles will become the norm. 

Some environments should be avoided since they only provide toxicity, which will eventually poison your mind.

4. Inadequate Education

To function correctly, we require a certain amount of exposure. Politics, economics, business, technology, research, medicine, and other factors all impact our well-being. 

We lag when we are unaware of their impact. An educated individual has a better chance of attaining what they desire than someone who is illiterate and uenaware of the resources at their disposal. 

When people become certified, they may stop learning, leading to stagnation because knowledge needs to be updated.

5. In a marriage, choosing the wrong partner can hold you back

Cohabiting with someone who is incompatible, uncooperative, and lacks a sense of purpose is a mistake. 

Unhappiness results from choosing the wrong marriage partner. Before committing, learn to test the waters, the character, the thoughts, the values, and the stability to uncover parallels and differences.

These are only a handful of the many factors of stagnation that affect or have affected your life and the lives of others you have watched.

How to break free from stagnation 

1. Recognise that you are not alone

At some time in their lives, everyone goes through a stagnancy phase. You’re not alone, and more importantly, it’s perfectly normal. 

People from many walks of life, of various ages, and who have never met before all suffer stagnation at some point in their lives.

It will be much easier to get through this period if you realise you are not alone. You’re only fighting yourself if you try to “fight it.” 

Accept the circumstance, admit it, and reassure yourself that everything will be fine. As a result, you’ll be able to concentrate on the positive steps that will help you.

2. Discover what motivates you

Stagnation occurs when nothing excites you enough to motivate you to take action. It’s not surprising if you’re stagnating when you don’t have a habit of establishing objectives and instead prefer to focus on the daily routine.

However, even if you are a seasoned goal-setter, there will be moments when the goals you set in the past no longer appeal to you. It’s pretty natural.

We can lose sight of our goals when we are in a different emotional state than when we initially set them. 

Our priorities shift from time to time, and we no longer desire to focus on those objectives. However, we are not aware of this, and as a result, we delay our goals until they become a significant problem.

If this describes you, it’s time to reconsider your objectives. It’s pointless to pursue ambitions that no longer motivate you. 

Get rid of your old ambitions or set them aside and think about what you really desire right now. Then take them on.

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