There’s a specific kind of ache that settles in your chest when you look around and feel like everyone else got instructions for adulthood that you somehow missed. Maybe your friends are announcing promotions, engagements, babies, new homes — and you’re still trying to figure out what you actually want out of your life, or how to get unstuck without feeling like you’re endlessly starting over.

Think you have a motivation problem? What if it’s really a permission problem? Learn why procrastination, lack of focus, and low drive often stem from guilt, perfectionism, and chasing goals that don’t feel like your own—and how giving yourself permission to want what you truly want can unlock real momentum.

Do you ever feel like you’re just spinning your wheels in life? You know something feels off — but no matter how much you analyze, make pros and cons lists, or vent to friends, the clarity just isn’t coming.