This is How Stuck You are in Life?

If I ask you few simple question, would you answer me honestly.

➡️ Do you ever wonder if the life you're living right now is truly yours?

➡️ Have you started to lose your spark?

➡️ Have you woken up recently feeling like you're living life on an autopilot?

➡️ Where you go through your day without truly engaging.

➡️ Where your routine feels repetitive, your interests lose their excitement, and the vibrant life you once enjoyed now seems muted.

If you said “yes” to any of these, then let me tell you something.

You. Are. Not. Alone.

We all have been there.

I've been there too.

There have been mornings when getting out of bed felt draining for me, days when my passions felt distant, and nights spent wondering if I'd ever feel genuinely excited again. Days when I actually worried something was fundamentally wrong with me.

But it is through these days that I have learnt something which no schools in the world talks about.

Losing your spark is not failure; it’s human.

And here is the science behind it. 👇🏻

Why You’re Feeling Stuck (And Why It’s Actually Okay)

 

For the majority years of life, we grow up believing life is a straight line. Every year must be better, every goal bigger, and every success greater. But the reality is more nuanced and gentle than that. Life, creativity, and happiness move in cycles, not straight lines.

Confused?

Let me simplify it further.

Think about seasons. Seasons change throughout the year. Summer turns to winter, flowers bloom and then rest.

Your inner world similarly mirrors this natural rhythm too. Just like seasons, your enthusiasm, creativity, and passion have their own quiet phase. Phases when you retreat inward, when your energy dips, and when you might feel disconnected or lost.

You can refer to this chart for better understanding:

As per this chart,

• Winter is when your energy is low, and your need for rest is high. This is a time for deep reflection, rest, and inner reset. Think of it as your mind's hibernation mode.

• During Spring, your energy starts to rise as you slowly re-engage with life. New ideas, fresh motivation. Rest is still important, but you're more outward-focused now.

• Summer brings your peak energy season. You're at your most productive, creative, and active. Your need for rest is minimal; but don’t ignore it completely.

• Lastly, we have Autumn where your energy begins to decline gently, signaling it's time to slow down. You start reflecting again, preparing for another rest phase.

However, contrary to popular beliefs, quiet seasons shown in this chart aren't punishment; they're signals. They invite you to slow down, rest, reflect, and reset. In fact, researchers at Harvard have shown that more than 70% of adults experience periods of burnout and diminished motivation precisely because our minds aren't designed for constant peak performance. We also need subsequent amount of time to appreciate peaks, and rest to sustain our growth.

So, if you're feeling stuck right now, understand this: You're not failing. You're experiencing a natural and necessary season of life.

But, just because it is natural it doesn’t mean that you stop caring. Times like these especially require your extra nurturing to help yourself come back to it’s creative state feeling more energized and inspired.

And Here is How You Can Do That to Rediscover Your Spark:

➡️ Intentionally Break Your Routine

Your brain craves new experiences. So instead to waiting for your seasons to fade on its own, break patterns, even subtly. Change your workspace, try cooking a new dish, or listen to a new genre of music.

When I feel drained, I simply moved one item from my desk next to the window. That tiny shift helps me a lot in breaking the pattern, to feel a lot alive. You can also set small shifts that activate your neural pathways, which ultimately helps you rewire your mental energy.

➡️ Revisit What Truly Matters to You

I want you to read this newsletter, then take a piece of paper and reflect honestly on this question.

Are you spending your days in alignment with your deepest values?

Because if your answer is no, then you are literally being busy for the sake of it.

It’s natural to feel disconnected from time to time. But staying stuck in busywork, without aligning to what matters, can quietly drain you over time.

➡️ Prioritize Intentional Rest and Reflection

For all of you who believe that rest is the source of failure; but you are bein lazy, let me break this myth for you.

Rest isn’t laziness; on the contrary, it's restorative. Several scientific research believes that rest is crucial for creativity, motivation, and mental clarity.

So, schedule moments of intentional stillness like journaling, meditation, or quiet walks in nature to reconnect with your inner self. Even naps count too.

➡️ Reach Out for Connection

Loneliness and isolation magnify feelings of burnout. If you consider yourself an advocate for self love, then this phase might not be the best time to act on it.

In this phase, focus should be more on reach out instead of withdrawing. Connect with trusted friends, mentors, or communities where sharing experiences boosts your emotional resilience and helps you rediscover enthusiasm through fresh perspectives.

When you implement any of the 4 in your life, your energy and excitement return and when they do, you will gain so much more than you lost; especially:

✨ Deeper clarity about who you truly are and what you genuinely want.

✨ Renewed creativity that comes from embracing rest and perspective.

✨ Heightened self-awareness that helps sustain your emotional resilience.

✨ More genuine joy, felt deeper because you’ve navigated through darkness first.

One thing

That I always tell anyone who feels disconnected or stuck is that, Your spark isn’t lost forever. It’s simply waiting for you.

So, embrace this quieter season. Slow down, rest, and listen closely to what your heart and mind are telling you.

I promise your spark will come back, stronger and brighter than ever.

Btw, which of these suggestions resonates most deeply with you? Hit reply, and let me know.