Stories Stay Stuck: Three Steps to Choose Big Change

BY TAM VEILLEUX

Sad and stuck are common problems. So common, in fact, that many people assume they’ re just part of being human. But the inability to move beyond current conditions— especially when you want more— is a real issue, not a character flaw.

Beliefs are built early. From childhood experiences, both big and small, emotional stories are formed. Those stories become convictions. Some serve you. Some absolutely do not.

Your parents’ decisions. Your school’ s rules. The local economy you heard adults whisper about. The church you attended— or didn’ t. All of these influences left an energetic imprint that is still affecting you today. Whether you realize it or not, those early impressions live on as unconscious habits, emotional reactions, and default behaviors.