In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into the common struggle of feeling stuck and the different ways it can show up in our lives—from imposter syndrome and anxiety to people-pleasing and burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and her work as a Christian life coach, Melissa explores how to recognize when you’re stuck, the importance of paying attention to those feelings, and why it’s crucial to seek help if you feel overwhelmed.

She introduces a new free "Get Unstuck" quiz available on her website designed to help listeners identify areas where they might feel trapped and provides practical tools to address these challenges. With topics like spiritual stagnation, waiting, and survival mode, this episode kicks off a series aimed at empowering you to take that first step toward a life of purpose.

Key Takeaways:

[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa shares her passion as a Christian Life Coach for women who want to go beyond survival mode and start thriving. She shares how feeling stuck can affect your life and sets the stage for her new series on overcoming “stuckness.”

[02:26] - Discovering Why You’re Stuck: Free Quiz Melissa introduces her free Unstuck Quiz on her website, melissabatt.com, designed to reveal key areas of struggle and provide tools to help listeners overcome low confidence, identity issues, and anxiety.

[03:42] - Preview of the ‘Stuck’ Series Topics Melissa highlights the upcoming series topics, such as feeling stuck in waiting, people-pleasing, fear, burnout, and overwhelm, offering listeners guidance on breaking these cycles and regaining control over their lives.

[06:52] - Recognizing Your Body’s Signs and Signals Melissa discusses the importance of listening to anxiety and burnout as signals from your body and mind, encouraging listeners to view these feelings as invitations to slow down and seek balance.

[09:15] - Viewing Anxiety as an Opportunity to Trust God Melissa talks about how anxiety can lead to deeper faith while acknowledging the need for mental health support, including professional guidance when necessary. She shares personal experiences to make this relatable.

[14:31] - Releasing Shame and Seeking Help Melissa explains how breaking the shame surrounding feeling stuck can empower listeners to seek help, whether through a life coach, therapist, or supportive friend.

[18:37] - Staying Focused Amid Distractions Melissa addresses how distractions can keep us in survival mode, sharing practical advice on how to stay focused on priorities, embrace growth, and stay on the path God intends

[21:56] - Simple Prayers for When You Feel Lost Melissa encourages listeners to lean into their faith and offers a simple prayer for those seeking peace and clarity during challenging times.

[24:05] - Exploring Depression and Its Connection to Being Stuck Melissa shares her journey through depression and explains how feeling stuck can sometimes point to a deeper need for mental health support.

[27:42] - How to Move Forward Melissa emphasizes the importance of small, intentional steps to get unstuck. She explains how Christian life coaching can help women regain confidence, set clear goals, and create lasting change.

🌟 Take the Free Quiz! Discover what might be holding you back and get the tools you need to move forward. [Quiz link here]

Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissabatt.com
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