Feeling Stuck? How Trapped Emotions Hold Us Back in Business & Life
(And how EFT can help you move through it)
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you try to move forward – whether it’s launching that new offer, showing up online, or even just getting through your to-do list – you’re dragging a weight behind you?
That heavy, foggy, unexplainable feeling that seems to whisper, “Not today.”
You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You're not broken.
More often than not, what you’re experiencing is stuck emotional energy in your body. And it’s so much more common than we think. Especially for sensitive souls, empaths, creatives, and heart-led entrepreneurs—those of us who feel deeply and are often told to “just push through it.”
But the truth is... emotions don’t just vanish when we ignore them. They linger. And when left unprocessed, they can quietly take root in our nervous system, our tissues, our breath. They can show up as chronic tension, fatigue, procrastination, anxiety, self-doubt, or that familiar freeze response that makes everything feel overwhelming.
Let’s break this down a bit.
How Emotions Get Stuck in the Body
Emotions are energy in motion. They’re meant to move through us, not get trapped inside us. But when we suppress, avoid, or override our emotions (often in order to cope, survive, or keep functioning), the body stores that emotional energy.
Here’s what that might look like:
Pushing past tears to stay “professional”
Shutting down anger to keep the peace
Silencing fear to appear confident
Ignoring overwhelm to keep up with expectations
Over time, this builds up. Our nervous system starts to operate in a state of chronic stress or shutdown. And even when we want to move forward, take action, or feel joy, we might feel blocked, frozen, or disconnected from ourselves.
The Impact of Stuck Emotions in Business & Life
When emotional energy is trapped in the body, it can create all kinds of ripple effects. You might notice:
Difficulty making decisions or trusting your intuition
Struggles with visibility or putting yourself out there
Burnout, even when you're technically "resting"
Resistance to receiving support, success, or abundance
Self-sabotage when things are going too well
In your personal life, this might look like shutting down during conflict, struggling to connect emotionally, or feeling constantly on edge.
It’s not because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s because your body is holding unprocessed experiences that are still asking to be felt.
How EFT Can Help You Release & Reconnect
This is where Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as tapping, can be such a beautiful and supportive tool.
EFT combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with mindful awareness of what you're feeling— emotionally and physically. It gives your body the space to safely feel, express, and release what’s been stuck, without getting overwhelmed.
It helps to:
Calm your nervous system
Process emotions in a gentle, body-based way
Rewire limiting beliefs at the root
Create space for clarity, creativity, and confidence
Reconnect you with your intuition and inner wisdom
Whether you're navigating fear around being seen, resistance to taking action, or just feeling emotionally “full”, EFT offers a pathway back to ease, flow, and alignment.
A Loving Reminder
If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, shut down, or like you just can’t seem to move forward, know that you’re not alone. This doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your body is holding something that wants to be witnessed, honoured, and gently released.
You don’t have to carry it all by yourself. And you don’t have to push through it alone.
EFT invites you to move with your emotions instead of against them. To soften into what’s present. To gently unravel the knots. And to come home to yourself… clearer, lighter, and more empowered to move forward with intention.
Curious to Try EFT for Yourself?
I created a freebie called Intro to EFT for Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs. In this 5-day email sequence, you’ll learn how EFT works, why it’s so powerful for sensitive nervous systems, and how to begin using it in your own business.
It’s perfect for you if you want to:
Feel more grounded and confident in your work
Release stress and overwhelm quickly and gently
Take aligned action from a place of calm and clarity
Or if you’re interested in working with me 1:1, fill out my intake questionnaire here.
