ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Most of us think we're waiting for the right moment. The truth? We're often waiting for certainty that simply doesn't exist.
In this episode, we're exploring why feeling stuck has less to do with a lack of information and more to do with our brain's desire for certainty. You'll discover why waiting to feel "ready" keeps you exactly where you are—and how taking one small step creates the confidence and clarity you've been looking for all along.
If you've been putting off a difficult decision, a career change, leaving an unhealthy relationship, or pursuing a dream because you're waiting for more certainty, this episode will help you shift your mindset, take action, and begin building certainty one choice at a time.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
When you feel stuck, walk through these five questions:
- What am I actually afraid of?
- Is this danger or discomfort?
- What do I know for certain today?
- What's one small action I can take?
- What will I learn by taking it?
Those five questions interrupt overthinking and create movement.
BEST MOMENTS
There is something incredibly powerful about a woman who no longer abandons her inner truth...
— Anonymous
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.
— Alice Walker
Other people's certainty about who you are is not evidence...
— Anonymous
If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.
— Dolly Parton
I learned to always take on things I'd never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.
— Virginia Rometty
When one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear.
— Rosa Parks
VALUABLE RESOURCES
If you're struggling in a relationship and wondering if it might be controlling, you're not alone. Download my free guide at locatecoaching.com/freegift to help you find clarity and confidence.
EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jill McKnight is a mindset coach and speaker as well as an Erickson Professional Certified Coach. She specializes in supporting those who are rebuilding their lives and finding their most aligned path forward.
Jill knows that the tips and tricks in each episode work – because she's used them to change her life and her clients have used them to change their lives! Jill has the education and life experience to help you rebuild your life, whatever the circumstances… and move from surviving to thriving!
Through her talks, events, programs, and podcast Life After: From Surviving to Thriving, Jill provides her clients with a unique mix of thoughtful guidance and sincere care. She lives in a small town in Washington with her son and is committed to co-creating a world with more hope, connection, and healing for us all.
CONNECT & CONTACT
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