Why you feel stuck (even when you’re making progress)

Newsflash:

Not on people.

On my food.

Ultra-processed snacks crept back in.

And I wrote it down with that familiar mix of frustration and shame.

But I also wrote something else:

More than once.

And when I saw that line, something shifted.

Because I didn’t notice that win until I looked for it.

And once I saw it, it changed how I felt about the whole week.

Most people think they need a better system.
A smarter plan.
More tactics.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

When I don’t reflect, I forget my wins.

When I forget my wins, I stop reinforcing the behaviors that matter.

And when that happens… I spiral.

That’s why I pause.

Just once a week.
No dashboard.
No Notion template.

Just a quiet moment to ask:

• What did I do well?

• What slipped?

• What felt good?

• What do I want to change?

That’s the hidden power of reflection:

• You see what’s working

• You feel proud

• You do more of it

• You lock it in

• You change

And honestly?

I need to get better at celebrating.

Sometimes I skip the win because it feels small.

Because I’m waiting for the big one.

The “destination.”

The moment I think will finally make me feel like I’ve arrived.

But here’s the truth I keep learning:

So if you’ve been feeling stuck lately?

Try this:

• Take 5 minutes.

• Write down 3 wins from the past 7 days, even if they feel dumb.

• Then ask: “What’s one thing I want to shift next week?”

You might realize…

You’re already becoming the person you want to be.

You just haven’t slowed down enough to notice.

To your growth,
Vikko