What helps us get unstuck?
- Hey Sally!
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
There have been plenty of times in my life when I’ve felt completely stuck.
I couldn’t make a decision, write a paragraph, design a dress, or even choose what I wanted to eat for dinner.
It usually meant I was overwhelmed and burnt out.
I was trying too hard to get it right. I wanted the answer, the plan, the perfect direction. What usually helped me was not forcing the answer.
It was about getting curious again.
Curiosity has a way of loosening the grip of fear.
Curiosity asks a different question.
What if I tried this?
What if I looked at it another way?
What if I didn’t have to know yet?
But what happens when we’re so stuck that curiosity is nowhere to be found? That’s when we need mentors.
A mentor can be a trusted friend, coach, teacher, or someone who sees something in us before we can see it in ourselves.
Good mentors do three things.
They spend time with us and listen.
They hold us accountable and may say things we don’t want to hear, but because we trust them, we listen.
They encourage us. They remind us who we are when we forget.
I have mentored girls and women for over 35 years, and I’ve always had mentors in my life. There is always something new to learn while we’re here, and for sure, there will be times when we’re standing in a dark hallway and need help finding the light switch.
That’s why I loved sitting down with Stephanie Ferrario of WECAN for a conversation about my book, Trust Yourself Anyway: Designing a Life That Fits.
Stephanie is a thoughtful interviewer who creates space for women, leaders, and unconventional thinkers to share what they’ve learned, how they lead, and how they became who they are. I also love her belief that it’s easier to be what you can see.
We talked about self-trust, confidence, fashion, identity, and how we begin designing lives that truly fit.
If you feel a little stuck, need inspiration, or simply want to feel more compassionate toward yourself, I think you’ll love this conversation.
With Love,
Sally
Sally’s Weekly Reminder
“Curiosity doesn’t require certainty, only a willingness to try things on and see how they fit.”
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