How to Get Unstuck: Do This to Create the Future You Want

Today’s episode is a roadmap for reaching your potential.  

If you are feeling stuck in a rut, behind in life, or just a little bored by your life, this episode is for you. 

There are a few simple steps you can take to quickly get unstuck – and it’s easier than you think.

Dr. Adam Alter, one of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, is joining Mel on the podcast today to help you uncover the extraordinary potential that is laying dormant inside of you. 

Dr. Alter is a New York Times bestselling author, a renowned researcher, and a professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. 

Whether you’re trying to level up an already successful life, have a breakthrough on a creative project, or you need a reset in every aspect of your life, you’ll love the 3 steps that Dr. Alter is sharing with you today. 

If you liked this episode with Dr. Adam Alter, you’ll love listening to his first appearance on the Mel Robbins Podcast: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better

If you want more tactical tips to get unstuck, you’ll also love Mel’s interview with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose

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In this episode:

• 05:20: Why it’s normal to feel “stuck” in your life.
• 08:35: What does it mean when people feel stuck?
• 12:24: Do THIS to get out of your own way.
• 18:00: The best thing you can do to make your life better. 
• 20:53: It makes sense that this is your natural instinct when life is hard.
• 21:51: These are the ages when people tend to overthink..  
• 26:40: And this is how you handle those times..
• 29:20: How to create more meaning in your life when you’re struggling.
• 31:00: Goals you can set to help yourself through difficult times.
• 34:40: The connection between feeling stuck and feeling lost.
• 36:00: Why it’s critical to have something you are working on in your life.
• 40:35: Everyone around you giving you advice? Here’s how to deal.
• 46:50: The FIRST step you can take today to get yourself unstuck.
• 50:40: How to reframe failure so that you stay motivated.
• 42:18: Who you should speak to when you’re feeling unstuck.

‍Adam Alter: 

• Dr. Alter’s book, Drunk Tank Pink. 
• Dr. Alter’s book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When it Matters Most. 
• Dr. Alter’s website.
• Dr. Alter at NYU.  
• Dr. Alter’s Instagram.‍
• Dr. Alter’s Ted Talk.

Additional Resources:

• American Psychological Association: How To Get Unstuck, With Adam Alter 
• American Psychological Association: The Dark Side of Screen Time 
• Association For Psychological Science: Investigating The Irresistible 
• Harvard Medical School: Screen Time and the Brain 
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: Can Too Much Screen Time Harm You? 
• Harvard Business Review: Breaking through when you feel stuck 
• Harvard Business School: Getting unstuck, how dead ends become new paths 
• New York Times: Stuck in a rut? You’re not alone. 
• NYU Stern: Anatomy of a breakthrough with Adam Alter 
• Stanford University: Getting unstuck 
• Forbes: The power of purpose in projects 
• Forbes: How to get yourself out of a rut
• Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology: Missing The Trees For The Forest, A Theory Account Of The Illusion Of Explanatory Depth