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The Hidden Physics of Stuckness

What looks like stalling is often structural — not personal.

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Dr Eleanor Pritchard
Sep 02, 2025
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There’s a difference between doing nothing and resisting forward motion. This post dissects that friction point — and reframes the false urgency to prove you're making progress.

The Hidden Physics of Stuckness

You know the moment:
The cursor blinking like it’s mocking you.
The half-written sentence, hanging.
The silence in your head turning up the volume.

You…

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