What’s Really Stopping You? (DRT1)
- Site Admin
- May 20
- 2 min read
Updated: May 25
What’s Really Stopping You? Fear, Doubt & the Stories We Carry
“In real time, I’m choosing to stop negotiating with fear—and start walking in purpose.”
What Was Really Holding Me Back?
Like many women, I wasn’t stopped by a lack of talent or ideas.
I was stopped by inner stories I hadn’t rewritten yet.
Let me break them down:
Fear of Failure
I used to think failure meant I wasn’t good enough. Now I know—it means I’m doing something bold.
Every mistake became a stepping stone. And I let failure teach me, not define me.
Procrastination
I thought I lacked discipline.
But I was just afraid.
Afraid of not doing it perfectly. Afraid of the outcome.
Now I start before I feel ready—because action breeds clarity.
Fear of Success
What if I outgrow my circle? What if I lose myself?
Those questions haunted me.
Until I realized: success doesn’t change who I am—it reveals what’s possible when I’m walking in purpose.
Lack of Self-Belief
Doubt used to speak louder than truth.
But I stopped listening.
I started affirming my gifts, surrounding myself with belief, and acting like the woman I was becoming.
Lack of Motivation
Motivation isn’t magic—it’s momentum.
It grows when I take action. It’s nurtured by my “why.”
I stay motivated by seeing the impact on lives I serve.
If You’re Waiting for Fear to Leave… Don’t.
Fear never fully disappears.
But your relationship with it can change.
You don’t need perfect conditions to begin.
You need one thing: a decision to show up anyway.
Start with shaky hands. Start with a loud inner critic. Start unsure—but start. Because your purpose deserves movement, not delay.
Two Ways I Can Support You Today
1. Private Coaching with Me
Let’s get honest about what’s holding you back—and build a clear path forward. My 1-on-1 coaching supports women who are ready to lead with vision, confidence, and strategy.
2. Read: From Fear to Fearless – An Imposter Syndrome Workbook
If doubt, perfectionism, or overthinking have been driving your decisions, this workbook is for you. It’s part healing, part strategy—and all about reclaiming your belief.
This is Diane in Real Time—and I’m not waiting on fear to leave the room anymore.
I’m building forward—with it behind me, not beside me.
You can too.
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