What If Feeling Stuck Is Just Your Inner Child Saying, “Hey, Remember Me?”
We all hit those moments where we feel stuck. Like we’re spinning in circles, second-guessing every move, or just… frozen. And while it’s easy to label it as procrastination, self-sabotage, or “not trying hard enough,” I want to offer a softer take:
What if that stuck feeling is actually a younger part of you asking for attention?
Not broken. Not wrong. Just buried. And maybe a little lonely.
This is where mindful self-inquiry comes in—not to fix, but to listen. To pause long enough to hear what your inner child might be whispering (or screaming). Because often, that sense of resistance or confusion isn’t random—it’s a message.
🌱 Stuck Isn’t a Flaw—It’s a Signal
Feeling stuck isn’t a personal failing. It’s often a signal from an inner part of you that was never seen, heard, or held in the way it needed. And that part is likely younger than you think.
Maybe it’s the 7-year-old who learned to shrink herself to keep the peace.
Maybe it’s the 14-year-old who was told her feelings were “too much.”
Maybe it’s the version of you who learned early on that asking for what you need wasn’t safe.
These parts don’t disappear. They get quiet—or they get loud in subtle ways:
Paralysis around decisions
Chronic self-doubt
Cycles of burnout and people-pleasing
That nagging voice that says “you should have figured this out by now”
🧠 Mindful Self-Inquiry: A Gentle Way In
Mindful self-inquiry isn’t about fixing your mindset or pushing past resistance. It’s about slowing down enough to say:
“What’s actually happening underneath this?”
It might sound like:
What part of me is feeling unseen right now?
Is there a younger version of me that needs something I’m not giving her?
What need am I ignoring in the name of productivity or perfection?
This process isn’t about digging for trauma—it’s about making space for honesty, curiosity, and compassion. Even asking the question is an act of care.
🧩 Your Inner Child Doesn’t Want You to Hustle—She Wants to Be Heard
So much of what we call being “stuck” is actually unacknowledged emotion, unmet needs, or outdated protective patterns trying to keep us safe. And they usually formed when we were too young to understand what was happening.
Mindful self-inquiry helps you meet that part of yourself with presence rather than pressure. It’s not about bulldozing through stuckness—it’s about tending to it.
Try asking:
What did I need back then that I can offer myself now?
What would feel nourishing, not just “productive”?
Is it possible I’m not lazy or broken—but just in need of something softer?
✨ Movement Can Look Like Play, Not Just Progress
Healing doesn’t always look like breakthroughs and big shifts. Sometimes it looks like scribbling with crayons, resting when your to-do list says otherwise, or saying “no” even when it makes you squirm.
Sometimes, it looks like asking your inner child what she wants—and actually listening.
This month, as we explore the theme “The Inner Child Speaks,” I invite you to play with the idea that stuckness isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong. It might be the perfect moment to pause, turn inward, and say:
"Hey, I remember you. I’m here now."
💛 Want Support in Reconnecting With That Inner Voice?
In my 1:1 Mindful Mentorships, we gently explore what's underneath the stuckness—through mindfulness, self-inquiry, and creative expression. Together, we create space for the parts of you that were silenced, rushed, or ignored, so you can move forward in a way that feels honest, supported, and truly yours.
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Keep tending to your light — it’s already enough. ✨🌿
With warmth,
Jess 🤍
