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Redefining Success: How to Create Progress and Energy When You Feel Stuck
- Mel Cunningham
- May 23
- 2 min read
We often think success comes from big wins—the milestones, the promotions, the launches, or the accolades. And, here’s what most high-achievers don’t talk about:
It’s the small, unseen wins that move the needle.
When you're in a season where you feel stuck, drained, or like nothing is moving fast enough, it’s easy to spiral into self-doubt. You might find yourself thinking:
“Why am I still here?”
“Why isn’t this working?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
Here’s the deal:
Success isn’t a finish line—it’s a rhythm.
And you create that rhythm with tiny decisions, tiny shifts, and micro-moments of forward energy.
The Power of Micro-Wins
-Start by redefining what “success” looks like today.
-Not the 5-year plan.
-Not even next week.
- Just today.
Maybe success today is:
Getting clear on one next step.
Saying no to something that drains your energy.
Showing up on social media—even if your voice shakes.
Choosing rest when you’d normally push.
These small wins aren’t small. They’re evidence. They reinforce your identity as someone who takes aligned action and keeps showing up.
When You Feel Stuck, Reset Your Energy
Feeling stuck doesn’t mean something is wrong. It’s simply a cue from your body or your energy that something needs attention.
Instead of trying to think your way out, try shifting your state.
Here’s how:
Move your body for 2 minutes. Walk, dance, stretch.
Take a few slow, intentional breaths.
Change your environment. Go outside. Light a candle.
Do one thing that aligns with how you want to feel—calm, confident, energized.
These quick resets interrupt stagnation and open the door to possibility. Because when your energy shifts—your thoughts, emotions, and actions follow.
Sustainable Success Is Built Daily
-You don’t need to hustle harder or wait for the next big moment.
-You just need to create momentum—1% at a time.
-The most successful, fulfilled people aren’t those who never feel stuck.
-They’re the ones who know -how to move through it—with intention, alignment, and trust.
So today, ask yourself:
What’s one small thing I can do that aligns with the version of me I’m becoming?
Then do it! That’s the real win.
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