Okay, let’s get real for a second. Who else has ever felt like they’re stuck in a loop of self-doubt, constantly questioning if they’re “enough”? 🙋‍♀️ Yeah, me too. I used to be the queen of overthinking, the empress of “what if I fail?” and the duchess of “I’m not ready yet.” Spoiler alert: I’m not any of those things anymore. And you know what? You don’t have to be either.
Let me take you back to a time when I was literally paralyzed by fear. I had this big dream—something I’d wanted for years—but every time I got close to taking action, I’d freeze. My mind would spiral: “What if I embarrass myself? What if I’m not good enough? What if people laugh at me?” Sound familiar? I’d convince myself that staying small was safer. Spoiler again: it wasn’t.
The turning point came when I realized something: fear and doubt aren’t the villains in our story. They’re just overprotective friends who don’t want us to get hurt. But here’s the thing—they’re not the boss of us. I started to see fear as a signpost, not a stop sign. It wasn’t telling me to quit; it was showing me where I needed to grow.
So, how did I step into my power? It wasn’t some grand, overnight transformation. It was a series of small, messy, and sometimes hilarious steps. Like the time I decided to speak up in a meeting even though my voice was shaking. Or the time I applied for a role I thought was way out of my league (spoiler: I got it). Each time I faced my fear, it shrank a little. And each time I doubted myself, I reminded myself of all the times I’d proved myself wrong.
Here’s the thing about fear: it’s sneaky. It disguises itself as practicality, as “being realistic.” But let me tell you, the most unrealistic thing you can do is let fear dictate your life. I started to ask myself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” And you know what? The worst was never as bad as I imagined. Even when I failed, I survived. And every failure taught me something valuable.
Doubt is just as sneaky. It whispers, “You’re not ready,” but the truth is, you’ll never feel 100% ready. I’ve learned to embrace the “ready enough” mindset. You don’t need to have all the answers to take the first step. You just need to trust that you’ll figure it out as you go.
One of the biggest game-changers for me was surrounding myself with people who believed in me more than I believed in myself. (Shoutout to my squad—you know who you are.) When you’re drowning in self-doubt, having someone remind you of your worth is like a life raft. And over time, I started to internalize their belief in me. Now, I’m my own biggest cheerleader.
Here’s the kicker: stepping into your power isn’t about never feeling fear or doubt again. It’s about feeling those things and doing it anyway. It’s about showing up, even when you’re scared. It’s about trusting yourself, even when you’re unsure. And it’s about realizing that you’re capable of so much more than you think.
So, if you’re sitting there, wondering if you’re brave enough, smart enough, or strong enough to go after what you want, let me tell you this: you are. You always have been. The only thing standing in your way is you. And you’ve got this.
Now, go out there and be fierce. Because the world needs your light, your voice, and your power. And trust me, you’re ready.