10/21/2026
Why Trying to Fix Yourself Keeps You Stuck
At its core, fixing is based on the belief that something is wrong with you.
When we approach ourselves from a place of fixing, we view our physical symptoms, emotional struggles, anxiety, burnout, and imperfections as problems that need to be eliminated. The goal becomes getting rid of discomfort so we can finally feel healthy, happy, worthy, or successful.
The fixing mindset sounds like:
“Once I lose the weight, I’ll feel better about myself.”
“If I could just get rid of my anxiety, everything would be okay.”
“I need to stop being so emotional.”
“What’s wrong with me?”
“Why can’t I get my life together?”
This approach often stems from self-judgment, fear, or the pressure to meet external expectations.
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