If You’re Feeling Stuck, Please Read This: You Are Still Moving
My 1:05-Minute Reset for Finding Quiet Strength When You Need It Most
Listen, if you’re anything like me, you’ve had those days—or weeks—where you check everything off the list, you put in the hours, but you end the day feeling like you made zero progress. It’s exhausting, and it makes you question what the point is.
If you’re feeling lost right now, overwhelmed, or like your effort just isn't paying off, this post is absolutely for you. I was feeling that way too, so I sat down and created this little 1-minute, 5-second video as a reminder. I truly hope it helps someone else out there who is having a hard time.
The Things We Forget When We're Struggling
The simple truth I keep coming back to is this: Progress doesn't always come with a huge fanfare. Most of the time, it looks like just choosing to continue.
Here are the three big reminders from the video that always help me re-center:
1. It’s Okay That You Don't Have the Map
We all start in that metaphorical dark forest. The most courageous thing you can do isn't to suddenly find the path; it's to simply accept that you can’t see the way right now. Don't waste energy beating yourself up for not having all the answers. Your strength is in the pause.
2. That Little Light Is Your Victory
When life feels like intense pressure—like you're stuck deep underwater—you have to protect the little glow near your heart. That's your will, your purpose, your you. It might feel tiny and fragile, but it’s persistent. As long as that flicker is there, you’re winning.
3. Being Stubborn Is Moving Forward
Think about climbing that huge wall. The little movements—the inhale, the tight grip, the next step—that's all it is. You're not just surviving; you're actively defying the pressure just by continuing to breathe and keep going. Your effort isn't wasted.
All of those quiet, relentless choices you make are stacking up and shaping the amazing person you're becoming.
Your Happiness Booster Challenge
Before you click away, I have one small challenge for you:
What is the one small, quiet thing you did today that you haven’t given yourself any credit for?
Acknowledge it. Be fiercely proud of it.
You are still moving.
The true measure of progress isn't how fast you run, but that you refused to stand still when the world asked you to stop -Ashley Goodale
