A review by hollydyer328
The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward by Britt Frank

5.0

This is a special and life-changing book for anyone who is feeling “stuck” in any area of their life, whether it’s career, relationships, emotions, habits, etc. Britt Frank uses her experience as a therapist and trauma specialist to present the science behind why we feel stuck in certain scenarios, what is the root cause behind our feeling stuck, acknowledges why we would feel stuck with no shame, and provides suggestions for how to get us out of stuck. My favorite sections were the explanations on anxiety and the benefits of being stuck — both sections blew my mind and changed my view on anxiety and procrastination. She also provides an actionable 7-step plan at the end of the book (which she compares to chess), as well as includes takeaways and 5-minute journal prompts at the end of each chapter. Frank’s writing is very informative yet accessible, with lots of fun pop-culture references throughout to further illustrate the points. If you are or have ever felt stuck in your life (which is… all of us??) this book is a great tool to have!