5 Ways to Start Over When Everything Feels Stagnant

There are days—or even entire phases—when it feels like nothing is moving. Plans aren’t progressing, emotions feel blocked, and even your body feels heavier. If you’re going through this, take a deep breath. Everyone feels this way at some point in life. The good news? It’s always possible to begin again. So, check out these 5 ways to restart when everything feels stagnant.

1. Accept the pause as part of the process

Recognize that feeling stuck is also a step forward. Sometimes, stagnation is just your body—or the universe—asking for a pause to realign things within. Instead of resisting it, allow yourself to breathe. Accepting the moment as it is can already set things in motion again.

2. Make small changes to your surroundings

Rearranging your bedroom, organizing your desk, or getting rid of items that no longer serve you can help shift the energy around you. And in turn, it will change something within you, too. Never underestimate the power of a good decluttering—it creates space for something new to enter.

3. Use rituals to renew your energy

A powerful way to break through stagnation is to try a simple ritual, like an energizing bath, to help you reset.

You’ll need:

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  1 sprig of rosemary (for mental clarity)
  



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  1 handful of coarse salt (for clearing negative energy)
  



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  7 bay leaves (to open new paths)
  

How to do it: Boil 1 liter of water with all the ingredients. Let it cool to a warm temperature, strain, and pour it over your body from the neck down after your regular bath, visualizing a new cycle beginning. Let your body air dry, and if possible, avoid leaving the house right afterward. This bath helps clear blockages and awaken the courage to start fresh.

4. Tune into your emotions

When we feel stuck, it’s common to want to escape our feelings. But facing them—even if it hurts—is often the key to freedom. Write in a journal, talk to someone you trust, or acknowledge what you’re feeling. Emotional movement can lead to real-world change.

5. Do something new, even if it’s small

Whether it’s trying a new recipe, starting a different series, or walking down a street you’ve never explored, stepping outside your routine stimulates your mind and soul. These small changes can disrupt the loop that keeps you feeling stuck, and before you know it, you’ll realize you’ve already begun again.

Even if it seems like nothing is happening, your inner world may be preparing you for something bigger. The key is to take care of yourself, listen to your inner voice, and take one step at a time. Eventually, life starts flowing again—it always does.