Do You F*cking Mind? The Reset You Actually Need - Day 1. How to stop feeling stuck by changing your state
Jan 11, 2026
A 10-day reset kickoff exploring why you feel stuck and how stress short-circuits problem solving. Practical ways to shift your state first, from intentional sighs to low-stimulation walks and phone-free pockets. Tips on night routines, brief pauses, and embracing small boredom to regain creativity, focus, and momentum.
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How Becoming A Parent Forced Intentional Slowing Down
- Alexis describes her holiday: first Christmas with twins and how slowing down made her more present.
- She notes reduced doom-scrolling, intentional phone use, and feeling calmer and more present with family.
Why Feeling Stuck Is More About State Than Willpower
- Feeling stuck often means repeating the same actions while wanting change but not knowing the path forward.
- Alexis explains it as stagnation or constant firefighting that drains energy and prevents starting or finishing meaningful goals.
Stress Shuts Down Creative Problem Solving
- Your brain's active regions change with stress: limbic/amygdala-driven reactivity blocks creativity and problem solving.
- Alexis contrasts stressed reactive mode with prefrontal-dominant calm states that enable flow, creativity, and better solutions.