The Thought That Held Me Back (and How I Finally Got Over It)
Okay, let’s be real: for years, my favorite excuse was “I don’t have time.” It was my go-to line. It sounded so legit, right? Like, “Sorry, I’d do it, but I’m just soooo busy!”
But here’s the truth I didn’t want to face myself, I didn’t want to dig down my uncomfortable feelings(and yes, it stings): my problem wasn’t time. Nope. The real issue was that deep down, I believed I wasn’t good enough. And that thought? was running the show, it was the master puppet.
Here’s how it played out: I’d procrastinate, binge-watch a Netflix series I wasn’t even into, scroll endlessly on social media, and then beat myself up for not being productive. Sound familiar? Yeah, it was a whole vibe—an unhealthy one.
It took me forever to figure out what was really going on. I had to get real with myself (and yes, there were tears). The truth? I wasn’t afraid of not having time. I was afraid of trying—and failing.
What I didn’t know then, that I know now is that I couldn’t perform above my current concept of self nor rise above the level of my self-worth.
So, how did I fix it? After years of this cycle, I started one baby step at a time, girl. I built a system that made it impossible to hide from my goals:
I broke tasks into ridiculously small steps (like, “ do one thing towards your goal today, even if it’s reading one page of the book you should have read years ago” ).
I checked in with myself daily—because if I wasn’t holding me accountable, who would?
And I started celebrating the heck out of every little win. (Wrote an email? Celebrate. Didn’t scroll for an hour? Pop imaginary champagne.)
Over time, my mindset shifted. “I’m not good enough” turned into “I’m figuring it out, and that’s okay.”
So, here’s my question for you: What’s the old thought you’ve been holding on to? You know, the one that sounds cute on the surface but is actually keeping you stuck.
Take a deep breath, face it head-on, and then start small—one tiny action today. Because you, my friend, are so much more than your excuses.
Now, let’s talk: What’s the thought you’re ready to leave behind? And what’s the new vibe you’re stepping into in 2025? Drop a comment—I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.
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