Why smart women freeze when they want to change

Описание: By the end of this video, you’re going to understand why you feel stuck — even though you’re smart, capable, and usually very motivated.

If you’ve ever felt:
– Mentally overwhelmed but physically frozen
– Like you have so much to do but can’t start
– “Lazy” or unmotivated, even though you care deeply

You might not be lazy.

You might be in a functional freeze.

In this video, I break down:
What functional freeze actually is
Why high-achieving, responsible women experience it
The difference between being lazy and being dysregulated
The 4 nervous system responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)
And how to gently get unstuck — without shaming yourself

Functional freeze happens when your body feels overwhelmed while your mind stays activated. You know what you need to do. You want to do it. But something in you just… won’t move.

That stuck feeling?
It’s not a character flaw.
It’s a nervous system response.

I also share:
– A personal story about sitting in my car after a busy day, unable to go inside
– How I name and normalize the freeze response
– Simple somatic tools to regulate your body
– Why lowering psychological load helps
– And how using small, timed tasks can restart momentum

Because on this channel, we don’t bully ourselves into productivity.

We learn how to listen to our bodies.
We build self-trust.
We work with our nervous systems — not against them.

If you’re feeling stuck, frozen, or frustrated with yourself, I hope this gives you language, tools, and relief.

You are not lazy.
You are likely overwhelmed.

And your body might just be asking you to slow down, simplify, or feel safe again.

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