Why You Can't Start Doing The Things You Wanna Do Even When You're Quite Motivated

"I Want to Start… But Something Inside Just Freezes”: Understanding The Hidden Overwhelm Behind Feeling Stuck

A particular kind of restlessness settles into your body when you know you want something more from life, but you just can’t seem to begin. You don't lack ideas or plans. In fact, you have a fairly clear roadmap built in your head. And you're also quite motivated to do that thing, to achieve that thing. But nothing seems to move you, really. And you just don't know why. Quite frustrating, isn't it?

When You Want A Better Life, But Your Body Says “Not Today”

You wake up thinking, “Okay, today's the day I start!" But then your mind fogs out. Your energy suddenly dips. Your phone screen somehow wins over your plans. You get pulled into that familiar loop of scrolling, comparing, overthinking, and guilt.

And by evening, you’re left wondering why you still haven’t taken that one step that you genuinely want to take.

If this is you, please know this: your nervous system is tired, and there are ways to recover from this.

It’s Not Laziness. It’s Emotional Exhaustion.

Most of us who feel stuck are actually running on fumes. That means, we're exhausted from:

• constantly managing other people’s emotions

• being the only mature one around

• believing our anxiety is under control even though we haven't felt like ourselves for a long, long time

• carrying old pain that we never got to openly and fully address

• trying to stay fine while feeling completely overwhelmed inside

And when your mind has been stretched thin for too long, even the smallest decision can feel like climbing a mountain.

And that’s when starting becomes the hardest part.

Because your system is overloaded.

The Cycle of Wanting More But Feeling Unable to Go Get It

This cycle usually looks like this:

• You want change

• You try to push yourself

• You go blank and sort of shut down

• You blame yourself for not doing enough

• You feel guilty and disappointed

• You overthink

It’s a cycle that also makes you feel lonely because you don’t talk about it. Not with friends, not with family, not even with your partner. Coz everyone seems to be doing their part well, somehow.

But being inside your mind during this cycle is exhausting.

How Therapy Helps You Lower The Noise Inside

Therapy doesn’t magically fix you up with super motivation.
It helps rebuild the inner calm and emotional grounding that makes starting feel possible again.

Slowly, gently, you begin to:

• understand why your body shuts down

• break the guilt-overthinking spiral

• feel less alone and less frustrated with your thoughts

• make decisions while managing your fear

• trust your own pace

• and move toward the life you want with more ease and confidence

This isn’t a push-yourself-harder approach.
It’s a let-yourself-breathe-first approach.

For Young Adults in Mumbai Who Feel Overwhelmed With Everything

If you’re in Dadar or anywhere in Mumbai (or even outside), and you’ve been carrying this silent restlessness for too long, therapy can be a soft place to land.

At Munnsense Counselling, I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy for young adults who feel:

• anxious

• emotionally burdened

• distressed in their love life

• stuck

• unsure about themselves

• tired of acting strong and brave

Sessions are available online in Marathi, Hindi, and English. It's ideal for those who want a therapist who truly gets their cultural, emotional, and personal context.

It's Okay To Want Help Before You Totally Burn Out

You don’t need to wait for a breakdown to ask for support.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, tired of holding everything alone, or tired of pretending you’re okay, therapy can help you shift things from the inside out.

Whenever you feel ready, Munnsense Counselling is here for you.

Take your first step gently, at your own pace.