Why you feel stuck - and how to get motivated - Shannon Odell
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Dig into the psychology of how to overcome your motivational obstacles and regain focus when you feel stuck in achieving your goals.
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Many of us have experienced feeling stuck. People often report feeling highly motivated at the start and end of a project, but the middle can feel untethered. It can happen when tackling something as simple as a term paper or as monumental as social inequality or the climate crisis. So, are there ways to get unstuck? Shannon Odell digs into the psychology of overcoming your motivational obstacles.
Lesson by Shannon Odell, directed by Avi Ofer.
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this is the type of video which can be published anytime and people will say “perfect timing, I really needed this”. It shows that anytime, there is always a group of people who are depressed. Especially post pandemic, everyone is depressed
what a perfect timing of this comment👌
the fact that it is right below the comment saying this exact thing cannot be a coincidence
@@meloncholicit is not a coincidence, it is a logical outcome of how humans think :)
@reold This is the problem with society
So true lol
this brought me to tears, as Im at the lowest point of my life right now (at least I feel like this), I've always wanted to go to medical school and be an oncologist to help ppl and be with them in their difficult journey not just treating them but also inspiring them like I love to do, since I was 13 and also to make my parents proud, and in order to do this I have to the highest grades but I really feel burnt out and exhausted and my grades are so unpromising which makes me more devastated, tysm I really feel better and motivated rn I hope a year from now I look back at this video and see my comment and I've realized my dream
I'm rooting for you!
You can do it!
Just do your best. Don't worry about the outcome, just give it your best try and things will work out eventually.
you've already pushed through everything you thought you couldn't. this is no different :)
Difficulties are part of life, sometimes you will feel burnt out or just incapable of doing something and the more you think about it the more you feel powerless and stressed.
Remember that sometimes it is healthy to sit back a moment and realize what you've done, what you're doing and why you're doing it, and rest a little while you're at it.
When I started doing so my life changed, just approach the problem your way and with your time.
Good luck
Feeling very burnt out half way through the second year of my PhD recently. Thank you for this.
yYu can do this! But don't forget to take some breaks inbetween for self care
Hey, you've got this! I believe in you
Good luck to you. You got this. ❤
you got thisss ❤
here rooting for you! keep going, Kaylyn
Got my exam results yesterday. I performed really poorly...so poorly that I cried all night. I really needed this. Thanks TED.
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@@bhavnapandey5818 yep :(
@@bhavnapandey5818 yeah :(
I've failed so many exams! Remember that tomorrow will be kinder, there are many opportunities to get where you want to be in life, if not this year, then the next year, or the next! Just remember self care and time for yourself.
I’ve failed exams and classes before. It just motivated me to start over and pass.
The universe works in mysterious ways, like leading me here
I know right
Nah fr lmao this odd asf😂
We stuck boys?
.. you guys never heard about algorithms?
@ Of course, I know how algorithms work. But the question isn't about the basics of recommendations it's about how a video appears right after a real-life conversation, without any searches, likes, or related scrolling. That's the part that makes it weird lol
My father used to always tell me to study and keep pushing, last month he told me the opposite, told me things didn’t seem so positive in the world currently and that I should think on dropping from college and instead start making money, never thought the one who lit my candle will be the same to try to blew it out, but I’ll keep going, and you should too, time doesn’t stop and I know the best moment to finish this goal is now.
When you needed faith in your dream, he was the one who helped you believe in it. Now he's the one who have lost his hope in what he used to have faith on, is your turn to demonstrate to him that it can still be possible.
Push through, we've all been there, and sometimes our parents get lost among all the circumstances and difficulties. Keep your candle shining, the wind will always be there but the fire within you will preserve it, God may be with you. You got this, I promise ^^
My father is the same: motivating. Please consider returning the motivation to your father. He sounds burnt out and needs a little bit of kindling to keep him going. :-)
Take care!
Those without coin, connections, crews, clout, computer code, control, corporate communities, and opulent opportunities are *nothing-burgers.* That's the reality. No exceptions. Be rich or beGONE.
Glad to know many of us go through this same thing . Hoping Universe guides everyone to full potential.
Same to you as well.
God has it all covered 🙏🏾
I needed this. I lost my first job last month due to health issues. I feel stuck because I find it difficult to find a new job again. I’m still recovering but it has been frustrating to move forward because I don’t know where to fit in, career wise.
I’m in a similar situation to yours. Hope you keep moving forward. The 80,000 Hours website (and their free eBook) is helping me a lot. Best wishes!
How about doing a few small internships in places that you would be particularly interested in? Or if possible, try out different things at home and see what you would like “as a hobby”... maybe that could somehow also become your next job? ^^
There is only one end goal looking at which doesn't make you feel stuck but rather more energetic. And that is GOD.
I am also facing a similar issue. I am trying to switch job for quite some time but constantly facing rejections. This video came at the right time where I was starting to lose hope. Keep pushing and remember that every small step matters.
@@catgaming1864so real
What a timing? Needed this
First comment
fr bro, as a topper i need to reclaim my dominance
Wishing you the best.
Same
you can’t handle a 5 min video without timing?
Really needed this. Just got rejected for my PhD application after 4 hours of intense seminar presentations and interviews. Felt like everything is a waste but I guess I'll have to take small steps to move on.
Those without coin, connections, crews, clout, computer code, control, corporate communities, and opulent opportunities don't have a chance. #copium
I thought I'm the only one that feeling stuck right now, then suddenly this video came and it shows that i'm not alone feeling this way and it's ok. I just want to remind the one who's reading this that everything will be all right :'>
I can't believe I got this recommended when I just came out of a panic attack, for I might mess up the most important exam of my life and I can't start because the portion and time constraint is insurmountable.
Just use chatgpt to give you a shorter summary of your class notes
Wishing you the very best for your exam, you'll do really good. Sending blessings and prayers for your to keep your nerves calm.
All the best and believe in yourself. I’m sure you’ll do great!!!😉
I'm wishing you all the best!
literally same- all the best!💪
4:38 This kid has a perfect mindset for a president
As cliche as the saying "Maybe it's about the friends we made along the way." and "It's about the journey, not the destination." is, it helps exemplify what people need to get the ball moving through the middle. It's so easy to glaze the finish line that you forget to enjoy each step you take.
Perfect timing 😭👍
Literally😂
The scariest, most perfect timing ever. I've been struggling with moving forward in a project I really need to start and this shows up.
Was super pumped last year, start of this year, I got tired and demotivated. Lacking motivation. Needed this ❤
Thanks ffor the universe for taking me hereEven small steps/actions matters & focus on how much you have done instead of the ultimate goal. Hope everyone can fully achieve their potential💞The universe bless us💫
TED-ED always coming in clutch with these videos when you need them!
True. First
perfect timing 😊 i’ve been feeling so stuck and confused with my emotions. I feel like i want to achieve so many things being an influencer, going to a top uni, having a toned body, maintaining my looks, loosing weight etc. and i am burnt out to the max that i feel like all this is just for societal validation. I became confused on if my intentions for all of this were true or just for my fame, popularity and status and i feel like i’m always trying to restrict myself from doing things cause i’m afraid i won’t be working harder than others or if i will go off track but in the end it makes me more tempted to go off track since i’m pressuring myself not to do it. overall i was just stuck and nothing made sense but after watching this video i have a glimpse of my next step that will help me climb to the top. So thank you for this video!!
This is so real, the pressure we put on ourselves is so overwhelming and makes us think we haven't achieved much and because of that there's no future for us. Every day is a new opportunity to try again what we couldn't yesterday, is better to start over if you need to.
I've been also struggling with language learning, I cannot even maintain consistency in Duolingo x_x it's so frustrating, but is all part of a long term process, keep it up. We got this
crying in the club over community action and the hope we give each other ❤
I'll watch this when I feel motivated
😂😂
I put it in watch later. :)
i used to sit there watching how some people just had this effortless pull. they didn’t even try, but everyone noticed them. i thought it was just something you were born with. then i read this ebook, Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, and it explained exactly why some people have it and others don’t. it’s not luck, it’s energy. after making a few small shifts, i saw the difference. it’s crazy how much changes when you actually understand what’s going on.
And whats going on? What worked for you?
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HOW DID UA-cam KNOW I NEEDED THIS RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT 😭😭😭😭
few hours from submit my thesis title, and mine is about climate change too, i take this as a sign that i'm on the right track, and yup i've come this far, i'll submit it no matter imperfect it is!
I feel very motivated about societal change, and I'm trying to help others around me. I'm big about building community.
But in personal matters, I feel stuck, because I'm exactly opposite from what the video said about when people feel the most motivation. The middle is easy--I get into a state of flow. The start and finish is the worst part, I just can't get started and I can't seem to do the last step. It's like it causes me physical pain. This happens with work, with hobbies, with chores, anything.
For those people saying that this vid is just on time, bro u been suffering for quite a while only to find a needed reminder now
Finding that community is key and not feeling alone. I sometimes think that while social media can helpful in spreading the word, it's that in real life element that's forgotten and can make it counterproductive. That might explain a lot of social issues.
0:24 As simple as a term paper ?!?!?!? Gurl my whole scholarship depends on it .... Lifetime savings worth 😭😭😭😭😭😭
im a new teacher and we are just about to start the unit on Civil rights movement. i absolutely love how this video tied back to history. i just ran into a wall too today because ive been unhappy with how my lesson planning is going. i want to show my kids this video! thanks so much for the inspiration!
I'm supposed to start my tutoring business next week. And I was more motivated in the last two weeks. It seem finding people and understanding the content is much harder than I thought. We will see how it goes. Hoping for the best.
Best of luck
@Afrin2005 thank you sm🙏🏽
huhu, thanks for Ted Ed, recently, I've got stuck in the middle of what I'm pursuing and felt disappointed, but after watching this, it can not solve all my problems but give me a clearer way to keep moving forward
Thank you UA-cam for recommended this ❤
things are scary right now but just remember: healing is not linear. we've got this :)
i really really needed this, i’ve been feeling stuck with school and overthinking that im not going to get anywhere, but this really changed that perspective!! thank you ❤️❤️
Felt stuck right now and this video came to my recommended. Really need this, thank you!
ted really is like a best friend in a time of need. i have mdp where one thought leads to another and it escalates into a dangerous spiral. i have been crying all day over not having the technical knowledge for my mba program which made me think that they wouldn't take me in and i wouldn't get a job in two years, and it escalated into the global economy collapse somehow and i was having terrible thoughts. But this popped up and it's insane to think back and see that i graduated at the top of my college, even if it was a local one, and i can always take one step ahead and start learning and maybe, maybe only having a bachelors degree for now is okay. you saved a life here ted-ed :(
Not only the timing, but for an environmentalist and marine biologist, Gosh this one really hit home.
Feel stuck too hope to look back at this time and see how far I’ve come
Thanks for this great video. I am facing the same situation. I have set a goal to become more academically and financially successful to make my dreams come true. However, I often feel drained at times whenever I look at the final goals that I want to achieve. Seeing how far I still need to go is so burdensome for someone who is supposed to be the breadwinner like me. Fortunately, watching this video repeatedly motivates me significantly as I know what exactly I need to do to cherish every single moment on the way to success. Thank you so much!
Avi is a gift to visual storytelling.
Thank you
I needed this. I haven't felt motivated since two weeks ago. I need to study for my Comps Exam (PE) at the end of this month and my Praxis (PE content knowledge), which needs to be passed, and I have avoided studying for both. So, thank you. I'm getting back into that motivated mindset now and get the studying underway
Thank you so much for this. I’ve felt stuck for the past two days and I don’t know why.
I've been feeling like a failure lately because literally all of my plans crashed like crazy. I couldn't go to grad school due to financial issues, tried to finish my chemistry major but my government won't give me a sponsorship even though I'm entitled to it, tried to learn coding but my laptop died a week later. Now I'm creating art but it's been very hard to sell any of my pieces. It gets overwhelming sometimes and it's hard to protect my sanity but this helped a lot.
Thank you so much! Last year for 2024 I made a new years resolution to be less perfect and more just ok.... and no one noticed!
Thank you for this video.
Sending love to everyone
I really need this today
Currently stuck in limbo on my health healing journey 😢
I'm starting my own project and I was feeling stuck today. Thank you.
deeply thankful to ted ed for keeping up the meaningful content alive.
The fact that the video uploaded right on time in my most stuck in life.
Timing is absolutely on point. Time to get some work done!
thanks TED-Ed for posting this at the best time ever. I'm currently very behind my classmates who have already started their internships whilst I'm still processing my requirements, i need to be motivated again to graduate, good luck to me!
I loved the extended metaphor of climate change here!!! I feel like this is such a great example to show how change might feel impossible, as many people do think about the issue, such as myself. Thanks for all your dedication to educate people and slowly make the world a better place!
The timing of this video is immaculate.
This came out just in time, my gf has been feeling stuck and I really didn’t know how to act or what to say, so thank you Ted Ed
How did this video just come up when i needed it the most
I love how the solution was linked to the community
"Stuck in the middle effect"- what a creative name you came up with guys. 👏🏽
I literally needed this so badly so much is on my plate rn and it feels like its better to lay flat in bed than to get up
thankyou, I need this. I just finished my exams. Now I feel so unmotivated to do my next activities
thank you for this! you provided the answer to your proposed question almost right away instead of having us watch the whole video to figure out what you're saying. you also introduced a new concept and explained it so consicely. well done!
Amazing video! Focus on what is under our control and doable instead focusing on what is uncontrollable and too far from us. No matter the path, no matter how many steps: you still have to walk step by step. One step at a time.
I really needed this. I just started a new job, and I’m having trouble finding clients and I feel like I’m failing.
I love these Ted Ed’s that are not only insightful but actually entertaining. Please keep it up! 🎉🎉
youtube is such a beautiful place everyone can express their feeling without thinking about anyone 😊
I'm writing and publishing something, yet with no feedback, response or result to my hard work which I personally think is really good. It's been forever, I feel stuck in a loop, and right now, I really feel like there's no point. This video helped, thanks for some motivation 🙂
maaaan the timing of this video for me is crazy. i needed this so bad
I feel like this video come at the right time for me
Genuinely, thanks for this, needed it, I’m hella burnt out and tired and I needed something to help me.
thanks for this lesson. just been feeling stuck lately, especially toward climate crisis
Omg. This is all I needed. Thank you ❤
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes Jefshroomies , I have a similar experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction, and mushrooms have significantly contributed to my recovery and being clean today.
I wish those were more easily accessible where I live.
Microdosing was my next step for my husband. He's 59 & dealing with lots of mental health challenges, possible CTE & a TBI that put him in a coma for 8 days. Unfortunately, I had to get a TPO since he's 6'6, over 300 pounds, and showing violent behavior, constantly talking about harming others. He's aggressive. To anyone reading this, if you're familiar with BPD, is it common to have an obsession with violence?
How can I reach out to him does he have a website or is he on google*?
Jefshroomies is the man You can search him up on there
Thank you so much Ted, really needed this today!!!
I feel like we all really needed this video😭
i needed this today, speaking as a young environmentalist always finding hope in things 😭 the easter eggs of the disaster movies in the bedroom are a nice add-up too.... might watch some of them
This is so beautiful.
i love the tone of the voice, the message and the animation. Thankyou for making these ted
I'm stuck for a month now in my review for licensure exam and I'm still watching this.😅
- Break goals into smaller goals
- Adopt "my action matters" mindset
- Find communities to collaborate with
Ted-Ed is one of my favorite channels. I love the artwork and the narration is always great.
Not only middle, i got stuck till the end but i keep pushing my self.
Wow, I’ve been needing this so much right now 😢 I’m 18 years old and I’m just so uncertain about my future. I don’t want to be a failure in life 🙁
It's all depends on your idea about futur
Been there, just keep moving, focus on learning who you are and being at peace with that over trying to be who you or others think you should be, it's not a short road but you'll get there, go easy on yourself
Just when I needed to hear something like this ❤
it literally!! perfect timing, i start studying and after an hour i see how many pages are remaining or how long is this pdf then, i see its too long so i gave up and start watching yt thank God i found this video at perfect timing 😁
Ive been feeling like this since 2020. I hope this video can show me a better way
I didn't know I needed this. Thank you, Ted-Ed!
literally needed this rn
This is very simple to understand but truly effective❤
I really got this right when I'm in the middle of a difficult coding assignment.
Thanks TED ED!!
Thanks for the awesome video.
i was scrolling late at night, looking for something that could help me break out of this cycle of feeling unnoticed. i kept seeing people mention this ebook, Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, so i gave it a shot. i didn’t expect much, but this book completely changed the way i carry myself. it’s not about acting different, it’s about unlocking something that’s already there.
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Just when I needed motivation.
wow, my productivity has been really dropping this week, thanks!!
Thank you teded, I needed this
It's almost funny how I'm watching this while feeling stuck with my research during my internship in a multinational climate mitigation firm, that faces political obstacles right now
Thank so you ❤️
Ah! This pain and the people watching this who are feeling the same! GOD HEAL US ALL.😢
Feeling STUCK is important to get to the bigger and more rewarding level in our lives.
Thanks!