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Category: Getting Unstuck

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How do you approach fear? Fun quiz

[ 0 ] May 16, 2012

How do you approach fear? Take this quiz!

What’s holding you back? (Free Guide)

What’s holding you back? (Free Guide)

[ 0 ] May 14, 2012

If you could do anything, if nothing was holding you back and there were no rules, no constraints, no money problems, no judgmental faces… what would you do?

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Let go and do more: One piece of the puzzle

[ 4 ] March 14, 2012

When you fight against yourself, you’re guaranteed to lose. Here’s one way to stop struggling against yourself and your feelings.

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Taking off the mask I didn’t even know I was wearing

[ 21 ] February 29, 2012

I pride myself on being real, but I feel like I’ve been putting on a false front here lately. It’s made it impossible for me to work. I’m tired of being afraid, so today I spill all.

The new toy successfully de-fluffed, Josie experiences the usual letdown. Caption and image by Dunechaser on Flickr--licensed under Creative Commons

Overcoming Post-Holiday Blargh1

[ 0 ] January 12, 2012

Some people spring into the new year, filled with energy and resolutions, ready to take on the world. I am not one of those people. If you’re not either, here’s what I’ve found that helps.

How to Turn Off your Autopilot, Stop Waking Up to a Repeat of Yesterday, and Trade your Lead for a Jet Pack

How to Turn Off your Autopilot, Stop Waking Up to a Repeat of Yesterday, and Trade your Lead for a Jet Pack

[ 0 ] December 15, 2011

It seems like some people have it all figured out. They do what they want–make things happen and achieve their dreams. They love their lives and seem to be powered by rocket fuel. Meanwhile, you’re running on empty. It doesn’t have to be that way.

You are being unrealistic. Tedium is part of adulthood.

You are being unrealistic. Tedium is part of adulthood.

[ 4 ] December 14, 2011

We know nothing is likely to change unless we act… yet we keep putting it off. It’s too hard, too scary. Maybe tomorrow we’ll figure it out. That’s how it is when you’re stuck. If you wouldn’t want to live your last year as you are now, help is on the way.

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10 Mental quicksand pits and how to get unstuck

[ 1 ] November 17, 2011

We all feel stuck from time to time. Here are a few patterns I’ve noticed about being stuck and how to extricate yourself.

How Adam Baker paid off $18,000 in debt: an interview

How Adam Baker paid off $18,000 in debt: an interview

[ 0 ] September 20, 2011

Money can be one of the most stressful things in the world. After I quit my job, I started worrying more about money. I have my freedom fund to live off of–it’s not that I’m broke–but it still makes me kind of nervous not to have that cash infusion I used to get every two [...]

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Stop letting fear hold you back and start doing what you want.

[ 4 ] August 23, 2011

Anything worthwhile that you can do, will likely scare you. You probably woke up today wanting more. But something got in your way, didn’t it? Fear. It’s time to overcome fear and start controlling your own life.

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What’s holding you back?

[ 23 ] August 2, 2011

Many people have told me they wish they could quit their jobs like I have. Most think it takes magic or special advantages to do that–not true! Here’s the real story on how I followed my dreams, and you can, too.

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It’s time for a new adventure

[ 14 ] July 18, 2011

Fear is the common enemy that unites us. It’s time to break its hold. Just think about the great things you could be doing if you weren’t afraid. Then multiply that by everyone here at 17000 Days. If we took fear out of the equation and every one of us started doing the things we’re best and most passionate at, imagine what a difference we’d make in the world!