WW #580 - You Are Not Getting Weaker in the Waiting
- Katheryn Hunt
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 28
At some point in the pursuit of any meaningful goal, you’ll hit a wall — a plateau, a pause, a season of waiting. It can feel like you’ve stopped making progress. But this week’s wisdom is a powerful reminder: you are not getting weaker in the waiting.
Waiting isn’t a sign of failure. It’s part of the process — and often a critical one.
The Purpose of the Plateau
Every goal, especially those that truly matter, has moments of stall. But what you’re experiencing isn’t stagnation — it’s preparation.
Waiting is an active position, not a passive one. It’s a time for alignment, growth, and reflection. You may not see the forward momentum yet, but trust this: you are being strengthened, not stalled.
The key is to remember: you won’t stay here forever. The timing for a breakthrough is coming.
Don’t Wait Alone — Surround Yourself with Support
In seasons of pause, support systems become even more valuable. Whether it’s a spouse, friend, colleague, or coach, you need people who remind you of your purpose and help you stay grounded in your goals.
Accountability and encouragement are powerful tools that keep you moving forward, even when your pace slows.
Embrace a Growth Mindset
The mindset you carry in the waiting matters more than ever. Those with a growth mindset don’t panic when progress pauses. Instead, they:
Focus on learning
Embrace challenges
View failure as feedback
Adjust and improve
This is the time to refine your plan, not abandon it. You may need to revise certain action items or shift your strategy, but your goal is still within reach.
Sometimes the Break Is the Breakthrough
One of the most counterintuitive but powerful truths is this: your breakthrough may come through the break.
When you take time to rest, reflect, or simply pause, you allow your brain to process and integrate all the effort you’ve been putting in. In this stillness, clarity can emerge. Creativity flows. Strategy sharpens.
The waiting can become the wisest part of your journey.
This Week’s Challenge
If you’re in a waiting season, stop assuming you’re stuck. Instead, ask:
What am I learning right now?
Who can I lean on for support?
How can I revise and optimize my plan?
Where can I find inspiration in this moment?
This time isn’t wasted. It’s evidence that something is working behind the scenes.
Share the Wisdom
If you know someone who feels stuck or discouraged while waiting on progress, share this message with them. Encourage them to trust the timing and embrace the growth that happens in the in-between.
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