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Why You Can Never Change and Stay Stuck

December 08, 20244 min read

Unlocking Lasting Change: The Journey to INPowered®

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of wanting to change but finding it impossible to make those changes stick? The frustration can be overwhelming. You set intentions, try new diets, join gyms, or enrol in courses, yet, despite your best efforts, the results don’t stick.  

You’re not alone. Research shows that around 92% of people fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. That’s a staggering statistic. We set out with an intention to change yet stay stuck.  

Why is it so difficult to get change to stick? Often, we look to external sources - quick fixes, or other people to solve our problems for us, only to find that the impact is fleeting. This tendency to seek empowerment externally leaves us feeling disheartened and powerless. 

The Journey Within: Becoming INPowered® 

I was one of those people. It was January 2020, another year had passed and it was as I was  cleaning out some cupboards I found a box of old journals. I sat on the floor and scanned through those journals and year after year I had set the same goals and intentions for my year and still they were eluding me. I desperately wanted to change, but it felt like for every step forward I took another step back, sometimes two steps back. I felt a sense of sadness and loss, my dreams were slipping through my fingers. What was going on? I had a lot of commitment and in the early stages a lot of drive and would get some success, only to revert back to my old habits and behaviours.  

Yet another New Year passed and still no solid results, I found myself exhausted and frustrated. Then one day, it came to me after my meditation session. In that moment of stillness, I began to realise the truth: the power to change isn’t something to be found outside; it resides within and has been there all along.

This was a huge turning point for me and marked the beginning of my transformation towards a more INPowered self —a journey within that opened up a world of opportunities and untapped potential. We all have this internal innate power within to create lasting change from the inside out. 

Embracing INPowered® 

Becoming INPowered is about recognising and accessing your inner power. While empowerment suggests that strength and capability are granted by external forces, INPowerment is the realisation that you hold the keys to your own transformation. The shift from seeking external validation and solutions to discovering your personal power is transformative. 

The INPowered® Elevation Technique 

To harness this personal power effectively, I have developed the INPowered® Elevation Technique, a three-step process designed to facilitate lasting change. 

Step 1: Sit in the Space 

The first step is about observation without judgment. Take a moment to sit quietly and assess your current reality. What are your mindsets, emotional patterns, habits, and behaviours that keep you stuck?

Acknowledging where you are is crucial to understanding the path forward. This step is about awareness, allowing you to clearly see the starting point of your journey towards a more INPowered state. Think about this step as setting a clear line in the sand and a marker for the starting point of this journey towards INPowerment. 

Step 2: Elevation 

Once you’ve identified your current state, it’s time to take the leap to the next level. Here you will elevate your mindset. This involves reframing your perceptions and accessing the tools and strategies that can help you rise above challenges.

Here, you’ll explore what elevates you—be it new habits, skill-building, or support systems. This phase is all about taking your life and success to new heights and levels of success. This is finding the right path that heads in the direction that you want your life to go. 

Step 3: Alignment 

The final step is alignment. It’s not enough to know what changes to make; you need to embed these changes into your daily life.

This means creating a roadmap for success that aligns with your new mindset and habits, ensuring that your transformation is not just a momentary shift but a lasting transformation into a more successful reality. This is sticking to the right path until it arrives at your destination and then enjoying the view. 

The Next Step on the INPowered® Journey…. 

Are you ready to stop feeling stuck and start living with purpose and power? We invite you to attend our FREE webinar INPowered® to Succeed: How to Move Past Stuck to Success and Stay There. Here, you’ll learn more about the INPowered ® Elevation Technique and how you can leverage it to create lasting change in your life. 

In a world full of external distractions and quick fixes, remember that the true power to change lies within you. Embrace your journey towards a more INPowered state and unlock the lasting change you’ve been seeking. 

Not sure where you are on your journey to becoming INPowered? Take our short quiz to find out how INPowered you are right now! 

InPowered Quiz by Deanna C Ward How INPowered Are You?



Deanna is a qualified life coach, NLP & Emotional Intelligence Master Coach, has a Masters in Professional Communications (mastering in the use of multimedia in adult education) and has spent the past 20+ years lecturing, coaching and training in leadership, business and personal development.

Deanna C Ward

Deanna is a qualified life coach, NLP & Emotional Intelligence Master Coach, has a Masters in Professional Communications (mastering in the use of multimedia in adult education) and has spent the past 20+ years lecturing, coaching and training in leadership, business and personal development.

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