Feeling stuck between where you are and where you want to be? You're not alone.

Many high-achievers experience this 'in-between' phase…not quite burned out, but lacking the excitement and motivation that once drove them forward. It's that uncomfortable space where you're functioning at a higher level than before, yet still far from your ultimate goals. The spark is gone, but so is the clarity about what to do next.

This life transition and career plateau is completely normal, but you don't have to stay stuck in the fog. A year ago, I found myself in this exact place: consumed by content, searching for answers, and realizing I'd become so fixated on my end destination that I forgot to appreciate the progress I'd already made. The shift from striving to gratitude changed everything.

In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped me move through the in-between with purpose and renewed energy.

Whether you're experiencing a career plateau, life transition, or just feeling 'blah' about your progress, you'll learn how to rediscover motivation, practice gratitude that actually works, redefine what success means in your current season, and find clarity when the path forward feels unclear.

Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How to recognize when you're in an 'in-between' season vs. burnout

Why gratitude practices activate happiness and boost motivation

Redefining success beyond traditional milestones and achievements

The power of mental breaks for gaining clarity and reducing overwhelm

How to appreciate your current progress while pursuing bigger goals

Signs you're craving change and what to do about it

Feeling Stuck Isn't Failure:

That "meh" feeling when you're functioning well but not thriving is more common than you think. This episode validates the in-between experience and provides actionable tools to move through it with intention, rather than waiting for a breakthrough to happen to you.

Here's a Glance at This Episode:

• [02:04] Raya shares how The Joy of the In-Between helped her identify where she was mentally.
• [05:45] Craving change but you're unsure of what's next? This could be a sign that you're stuck in your current situation.
• [10:49] Gratitude Neuroscience: How gratitude practices rewire your brain for happiness and motivation.
• [14:15] Most of us measure success by big milestones, but success can (and should) look different when we're in different seasons of life.
• [17:12] Mental Clarity Through Rest: How strategic breaks release mental clutter and restore vision.

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