Written by Juli Shulem

As a Coach specializing in Productivity Coaching and Organizational Coaching, my clients come to me because they are ‘stuck’ in some way. They might be in a rut with their job and not sure how to get out of it. They might feel uncertain about next steps in their personal or professional life or trapped in a cycle of wasting time and want to get off that “hamster wheel.” Whatever the situation, there is a gap between where the person is and where they want to be. Sometimes they may not know exactly where it is that they want to be, but through the coaching process, that can be discovered.

Coaches can provide various services to individuals seeking improvement, self-discovery, pivoting, growth, and acquiring new tools to move forward with greater ease. Coaches offer a sounding board, guidance with plans and decisions, accountability so you stay on track, assistance with handling new challenges as they arise, and ultimately helping you get what you want in both your personal and professional lives.

If you are feeling stuck and don’t know the steps you need to take to get “unstuck,” here are a few tricks you can try on your own:

1. Make a mind-map. Let all your thoughts, ideas, and ponderings out on paper and then take a look at what you have put down. Sometimes the answer is there when you can look at your thoughts in writing objectively.
   
   
2. Pick one thing and complete it. I have seen clients go in circles because they are multi-tasking and trying to get too many different things accomplished simultaneously, resulting in nothing actually getting accomplished. Then a feeling of failure starts to creep into their minds. That cycle isn’t productive at all. Take action and complete one task at a time.
   
   
3. Schedule yourself really tight. Put an extra amount of structure in place – no wiggle room – so you can hold yourself accountable to moving forward on those things you wish to do.

Since holding ourselves accountable can be difficult, this is where a coach can provide valuable assistance. Coaches act as bumper guards on a bowling lane, preventing you from falling into the gutter and helping you continue moving forward. Even if you hit the edges, we are here to guide you back on track and keep you progressing toward your goals.

Contact Coach Juli Shulem to learn more about how coaching can help you!