What Is The Last Straw?
Let's get real. Ever wanted to make a big change in your life, but found yourself suddenly thinking of all the reasons you couldn’t or allowing life to sidetrack you? You're not alone. Let's talk about what really keeps us spinning our wheels and what finally kicks us into gear.
What Keeps Us Stuck?
Fear is a sneaky one. It's not just being afraid - it's that stomach-churning feeling when you need to speak up in a meeting, or that voice in your head saying "who do you think you are?" It paralyzes us, keeps us small.
Then there's comfort - that tricky little trap. Like that ratty old couch you won't throw out. Sure, it's falling apart, but hey, it's YOUR falling-apart couch. We get so cozy with our struggles that we start wearing them like a badge. Love telling that story about how hard everything is, don't we?
We're masters at defending our stuck-ness. "This is just how I am" or "I'm not worth the effort." Really? Says who?
And let's talk about those bursts of motivation. You know the ones - where you sign up for the gym membership in January, go twice, and then pay for it for the next 11 months. Real change? That's showing up when you don't feel like it.
What Makes Us Finally Take the Leap?
Sometimes life has to smack us upside the head - losing a job, a relationship falling apart, or some other wake-up call that forces us to pay attention.
Love can do it too. Having a baby, finding a partner, or just finally deciding you love yourself enough to demand better.
Or maybe you just get sick and tired of being sick and tired.
A Piece of My Story
I spent years grinding away, pushing myself hard - sometimes succeeding beyond my wildest dreams, other times falling flat on my face. I was living like a human pinball, bouncing from one thing to the next. Sure, I got things done, but something was off. I didn't really care what happened to me, not deep down. I took crazy risks, made choices that could have gone terribly wrong, because honestly? I didn't think I mattered that much.
Then my daughter was born.
Looking into those tiny eyes, reality hit me: "Holy S*#t - I matter. I HAVE to matter." This helpless little human was completely dependent on me. My choices weren't just about me anymore. Every decision, every risk, every move I made would ripple into her life.
Looking back, I could see how my "whatever happens, happens" attitude had been running the show. I'd been living like I was expendable, like my life was some kind of cosmic accident. But motherhood? That blew that attitude to pieces.
Suddenly, I got it. I mattered. My choices mattered. My life mattered. Not in some fluffy, feel-good way, but in a real, raw, "this-little-person-needs-me-to-get-my-act-together" way.
This hit of reality became my wake-up call. I started believing I could actually build something meaningful, be someone my kid could look up to. It wasn't about just surviving anymore - it was about showing up, really showing up, for both of us.
How Coaching Cuts Through the Noise
Here's the thing about those beliefs that hold us back - they're like weeds. Pull one up, and you start finding roots everywhere. That's where coaching comes in.
Maybe you show up thinking it's about your career. Then boom - we start talking, and suddenly you see how the same crud that's holding you back at work is messing with your relationships, your health, your money decisions, everything.
I'm not here to tell you what to think or do. Think of me more like someone with a really good flashlight, helping you spot the stuff you've been tripping over in the dark. Sometimes it's not pretty what we find, but hey - you can't fix what you can't see. I know you can do this!
And once you start seeing these patterns? You can't unsee them. Each realization builds on the last. Small shifts snowball into bigger changes. That first step - reaching out for help - can crack open doors you didn't even know were there.
Ready to Get Real?
Feeling that itch for change? Maybe you're starting to notice patterns that aren't working, or maybe you're just tired of your own excuses.
Let's talk. I offer free 30-minute discovery calls - no fluff, no pressure, just a real conversation about where you're at and whether coaching might help you move forward.
During our call, we'll:
- Talk about how coaching actually works
- See if we're a good fit
- Decide if you're ready to do this thing
Ready to stop spinning your wheels? Schedule your free discovery call today by clicking on: Discovery Call
Sometimes the biggest changes start with one moment of being brave enough to say "enough." This could be yours.