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

2024-07-11 People & Blogs
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Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — 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. Dr. Adam Alter’s website: adamalterauthor.com For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-191 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. 00:00:00: Introduction 00:03:28: Why it’s normal to feel “stuck” in your life. 00:06:38: What does it mean when people feel stuck? 00:10:30: Do THIS to get out of your own way to get unstuck. 00:16:51: The best thing you can do to make your life better. 00:18:51: When you hit difficulties in life, this is your instinct. 00:20:00: These are the ages when people tend to think deeper. 00:23:20: How to approach these difficult ages where we overthink. 00:25:00: How to create more meaning when struggling with the meaning of life. 00:28:13: Goals you can set to help yourself through difficult times. 00:31:26: The connection between feeling stuck is like feeling lost. 00:33:50: Why is it so critical to have something that we are working on in our life? 00:35:22: How to deal with feeling stuck when everyone around you is trying to help. 00:38:30: The best advice for someone to go for it after going through a hard time. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

Top Comments (10)

@RichardLalonde 2024-09-06

I’m money stuck. I hate making money just to pay rent, buy groceries, pay bills and be broke again.

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@MsBuffalopoo 2024-07-11

Oh yeah, 40 minutes into this! Set the bar low and just start. That is the key to progress. Let go of ego and BEGIN.

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@TalaLee-m8c 2025-06-04

Sometimes you don’t need a new life — just a new mindset. Powerful.

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@agracefilledgarden 2025-03-17

Totally been in this place for the last several years. It’s a restlessness, a loneliness, a bit of grief intertwined. A feeling like I should be doing way more than I am. Ugh.

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@paulabeed3337 2024-07-12

Being a perfectionist, I have a hard time starting because of my fear of not doing it perfectly! This was great motivation to start it "badly"...just a brilliant idea 💡 👏

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@MurphMagic1 2024-08-29

Here’s the problem…..the real reason people feel stuck is because we live in an artificial system. No one really cares about being successful, people wanna be free.

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@grandmajan6 2024-07-21

Awesome info! 72-year-old grandma and have been stuck off and on throughout life. Big Takeaway is to experiment with what you like to do Experimenting with different ideas and taking the pressure off. Really appreciate this podcast at this time in my life. Thank you.

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@mickeyhabeck9472 2024-07-11

I noticed that twice your guest looked directly at the audience and gave the very important information. I’ll probably rewatch this podcast with a piece of paper to write the info down. I love these podcasts. Thank you, Mel!!

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@user-mz3vh3ep7o 2024-07-25

Focus on elevating negatives rather than adding up positives, mannnn it hits the right spot 👌🏼

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@NichelessBoomer 2024-07-11

I liked what he said at the very end, that you're either exploring your options, or focusing on one idea, but you can't do both at once. Oh. I'm doing both at once, and flailing.. Aha.

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