You’re not stuck - you’re avoiding something

by Carol Broome
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You’re not stuck
you’re avoiding something

That might sound direct

But in coaching, it comes up again and again

People say they feel stuck
unsure
unclear about what to do next

But when we slow things down
and really look at it

That’s rarely the full picture

Because more often than not

They already know

They’ve thought about the step
They’ve come back to the decision
They’ve had the same idea more than once

It’s not new

What’s actually happening is something quieter

Hesitation
Doubt
Overthinking

And often
avoiding the step that feels uncomfortable

That might look like:

waiting for the right time
telling yourself you need more clarity
convincing yourself you’re not ready yet

But underneath all of that

There’s usually a knowing

And this is where people stay stuck

Not because they’re incapable
But because knowing and doing are not the same thing

That gap can feel bigger than it should be

Especially when you’re doing it alone

This is where coaching changes things

Not by giving you answers
But by helping you act on what you already know

By creating space to think clearly
and then gently holding you to the next step

Even when part of you wants to pull back

It’s not about pressure
or forcing yourself forward

But it is about movement

Because at some point
something has to shift

If you recognise yourself in this

If you know what you want to do
but keep holding back

coaching might be the support you need

I offer a First Step Session
where we begin that process together

and start moving things forward

You don’t have to figure it all out first

You just have to be willing to begin