# When Things Feel Hard: 5 Strategies to Help You Get Out of a Rut

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Podcast: [CMO School](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cmo-school-7223344)
Published: 2026-09-22T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.risewithnavi.com/podcast
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## Resource

You know those seasons where business (or life) just feels harder than it should? A few things haven't gone your way. You've lost some momentum. You're questioning decisions you normally feel confident about. And somehow, without really noticing when it happened, you just don't feel quite like yourself. I've been through enough of these seasons to know that there are a handful of patterns I fall into every single time. They seem small in the moment, but together they can keep me stuck in a rut for way longer than I need to be. In this episode, I'm sharing: The five patterns I watch for when business (or life) starts to feel hard The subtle ways we can accidentally make a difficult season feel even heavier What I do differently now when I notice myself slipping into one of these patterns How I start finding my way back to feeling clear, grounded, and like myself again The questions I ask myself before making big decisions from a difficult headspace If you're in a season where you're overthinking everything, questioning what's next, or simply feeling a little off, this episode is for you. You might not be able to change everything that's happening around you right now. But there are things you can change about how you move through it, and sometimes that makes a much bigger difference than you'd expect. Ready to take the next step? If you’re ready to step into the Fractional CMO role but want support as you do it, Fractional CMO School is a 6-month coaching program + community to help you confidently land high-ticket clients and build a 6-figure (and beyond) business as a Fractional CMO. 🎓 Learn More → http://www.fractional-cmo-school.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What to Do When Everything Feels Hard 01:30 The Habits That Make Hard Seasons Even Harder 02:25 #1: Take Care of You…

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