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One of the biggest ways women hold themselves back is by overthinking. We spend so much time imagining all the ways something might go wrong that we never actually give ourselves the chance to see if it could work out. Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. I see this every day with clients who are smart, capable, and full of potential, yet stuck in the endless cycle of “what ifs” and “maybes.”

Here is the truth. You do not need to have it all figured out to take the first step. You do not need every detail perfectly lined up. You do not need the Universe to send you a flashing sign telling you the timing is right. The belief that everything must be perfect before you move forward is one of the biggest lies you can tell yourself. Waiting for perfection is simply procrastination wearing a disguise.

How Overthinking Holds You Back

Instead of obsessing over what could go wrong, shift your mindset and ask yourself one simple question: What is the next best choice I can make to move...

Let’s be real for a minute. You’re juggling a million things…work deadlines, family responsibilities, laundry that seems to multiply in the dark, and the endless cycle of errands that never ends. And while you’re out there taking care of everyone and everything else, you continue to slide to the bottom of your to-do list.

I hear this all the time from the women I coach: “I’ll start working on my goals once things calm down.” or "I'll have more time next week, next month, or next year.” But here’s the truth, you and I both know that life isn’t going to magically “calm down.” There will always be more to do, more people to help, and more fires to put out. If you keep waiting for the “perfect time,” you’ll be waiting forever and I definitely don’t want that for you.

So let me ask you this: What would it feel like if you actually started putting yourself back on the list…not at the bottom, not as an afterthought, but right at the top? What if you gave yourself the same energy, attentio...

Where I live, the nights are starting to feel cooler, the days shorter, and the seasons are shifting. Maybe you notice it too, those subtle reminders that change is always happening. It made me think about how quickly we adjust our external temperature while often ignoring our internal one.

Most of us keep our external comfort level steady year-round. If it gets too cold, we turn up the heat. If it gets too hot, we switch on the AC. We do whatever we can to stay in that comfortable range. But what about our internal thermostat?

Your internal thermostat is your personal comfort zone. It is made of the thoughts, habits, and behaviors you fall back on when life feels uncertain. It is the place where you feel safe and normal, even if it is not serving your growth. If you do not recognize yours, it might be silently holding you back.

How Your Comfort Zone Holds You Back

Imagine someone who works hard, earns a promotion, and finally lands the role they dreamed of. On paper, it is a win...

Are you unknowingly holding yourself back from your dreams? Take some time to really consider this because it’s more common than you might think. Sometimes, the biggest roadblocks in life aren’t external things—they’re our own thoughts, fears, and habits. Without even realizing it, you might be self-sabotaging or limiting your potential in ways that keep you from achieving your goals.

The good news is that once you recognize these patterns, you can start taking small steps to break free from them. I’m going to share five things you may be doing that are holding you back, as well as specific steps you can take to challenge and change these patterns so that you can thrive and achieve more.

One of the biggest signs you’re holding yourself back is negative self-talk. 

Negative Self-Talk

Negative self-talk can be incredibly powerful because it affects how you see yourself and what you believe you are capable of achieving. Negative self-talk happens when that little voice in you...

Persistence is the quality of consistently pursuing a goal or task despite obstacles, difficulties, boredom, or setbacks. It involves determination, resilience, and a strong commitment to achieving a desired outcome, even when there is discomfort. Persistence is often seen as a key factor in overcoming challenges and achieving long-term success in various areas of life, including personal, academic, professional, and creative pursuits.

There are some key characteristics that persistent individuals possess.

What is important to note is that these characteristics are not fixed or innate. They can be developed and strengthened with some focus and attention. As you read through them, I encourage you to identify one or two that you can work to strengthen as a means of strengthening your overall persistence when you are pursuing your goals.

Resilience: Persistent individuals are able to bounce back from failures, setbacks, and disappointments. They view obstacles as temporary ch...

Do you have a “not to do” list? If you don’t, you should consider it! A “not to do" list is a list of things you are trying not to do at all, or not to do at certain times of your day / week, so that you are freed up to focus on other things. We all live in a world where there is a finite amount of time yet it seems like some people are higher achievers, get more done, or seem to have more time for fun and relaxation. Why is that when we all have the same twenty-four hours in our day?

I don’t believe that everyone who seems to be getting the results they want in their life is grinding it out each day, not sleeping, or that they have superhuman powers. I believe the reason is that they have clarity and prioritize what they want to get out of each day, week, month, and year. They are saying “yes” to the things they want more of in their lives and saying “no” to the things that don’t move them towards what they truly want. If this is true, the first thing you need to do is to ask yours...