
Why You Feel Disconnected (And What It Really Means)
By Katie Joy, The Global Butterfly
And no, you're not broken. You're being rerouted.
Have you ever had that gnawing feeling like something’s off — but you can’t quite explain why?
You’re doing all the “right” things.
You’re journalling. Manifesting. Drinking the green juice. Hustling like a heart-led pro.
But inside? You feel… disconnected.
Yep. I see you. And I’ve been there.
In fact, I used to think that disconnection meant I was doing something wrong. Like I’d taken a wrong turn on the road to soul-aligned success and now I was stuck in a weird cosmic cul-de-sac.
But I’ve learned something that I want you to hear loud and clear:
Disconnection isn’t failure. It’s a spiritual invitation.
One that your soul sends when it’s time to pause, listen, and realign.
What to Stop Doing (Even If It Feels Productive)
When we feel off, most of us go into hyper-fix-it mode. (Recovering overachievers, anyone?)
But here’s the deal: the real issue isn’t your to-do list — it’s that your soul is trying to get a word in… and your brain won’t shut up.
Here’s what to stop:
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Stop pushing through with more goal setting and strategy
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Stop covering the discomfort with positive thinking or productivity
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Stop judging yourself for feeling off — that only deepens the spiral
Disconnection isn’t a problem to solve.
It’s a message to decode.
What to Start Doing Instead
Start by asking:
“What is my soul inviting me into right now?”
It’s rarely a bigger vision board.
It’s almost never a more intense 90-day goal sprint.
It’s usually… space. Stillness. Still-soft breath.
And a deep, resonant knowing that you’re meant for something richer — something more aligned.
My Story: From Overachiever to Soul-Receiver
After I left my career as a paramedic and walked through a painful marriage breakup, I felt like someone had cut the anchor line on my life.
I was floating in the void.
No title. No clear identity. No next step that made sense.
I’d been the strong one. The helper. The overachiever.
Suddenly, I was just… floating.
And it terrified me.
But now I know — that void wasn’t punishment.
It was the womb of my becoming.
Everything I now teach inside my programs — from the GGA™ Journalling Method to Soul Goal Mapping™ — came from that sacred pause.
That disconnection.
5 Steps to Reconnect With Yourself (and Realign Your Life)
Here’s what I recommend you try — today — if you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or life:
1. Honour the Disconnection
You’re not broken. You’re being re-routed.
Stop shaming yourself for being human. Start seeing this moment as sacred.
2. Identify the Energy Leak
Where are you overgiving, overdoing, or overriding your intuition?
That’s where your power is leaking out. Plug that leak.
3. Reclaim Your Daily Ritual
You don’t need a full overhaul.
Start with something simple and powerful — like my GGA™ Method:
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3 things you're grateful for
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3 gains (big or small) you're celebrating
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3 things or people you appreciate (including yourself)
4. Make Space for Alignment
You can’t force clarity. You have to schedule stillness.
I personally have a daily “Empower Hour” — where I sit with my journal, tune in, and listen.
No distractions. No fixing. Just presence.
5. Align Your Goals With Your Soul
If your goals are draining you, they’re not soul goals.
Soul-aligned goals energise you. They feel like truth humming in your bones.
Want help with that? I’ve got just the thing.
You’re Not Off Track — You’re Being Called Deeper
This is your moment.
Not to hustle harder — but to listen more softly.
Not to “get back on track” — but to trust the detour.
Because your disconnection isn’t a sign you’re failing.
It’s a sign you’re evolving.
Want to Go Deeper?
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Join the waitlist for my next Soul Goal Mapping Challenge:
https://www.theglobalbutterfly.com/waitlist-sgmc -
Grab your GGA™ Journal:
https://www.theglobalbutterfly.com/gga -
Download your FREE workbook: Create Your Best Year Yet
https://www.theglobalbutterfly.com/create-your-best-year-yet
Tell Me in the Comments
Where have you been overriding your intuition lately?
What’s one tiny shift you can make today to realign?
From my heart to yours —
Lots of love, light, and manifesting miracles, magic, and more.
Katie Joy ❤️
The Global Butterfly