What to Do When You Feel Lost and Alone

 

Running a practice doesn't mean you always feel in control.

Sometimes, even the strongest leaders feel adrift.

You’ve done everything right. Built the practice. Trained the team. Stayed up late figuring out staffing, billing, patient care…
And yet—some days, there’s a quiet feeling underneath it all:

What am I doing this for?
Why does this still feel so heavy?

That feeling doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you.
It means you’re human—and your inner compass is asking for a moment of truth.

Here’s what to do when you feel untethered:

  • Acknowledge it. Say to yourself, “This feels hard. I’m not sure what to do next.” Let that be okay.
  • Anchor to what is true. Your values. Your integrity. The trust your patients place in you every day.
  • Reach out. You don’t have to carry the whole practice on your shoulders in silence. Text a colleague. Call a mentor. Ask for space to think.

You’re not alone. You’re just realigning.
Even the most accomplished professionals hit these crossroads—it’s what you choose next that defines your direction.

🧠 Mental Mastery Move:
Before bed, place a hand on your chest and say:
"Even if I don’t have clarity right now, I trust I’m growing into the next chapter. I’m allowed to pause before I pivot."

Next time: a video on what to do when you feel lost and alone.

With you,
Isabelle.

Happiness Iz… Being Kind to Your Own Mind.


 

 Isabelle Hampton-Stone Elite performance coach

Photo Credit: Kent Wong

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