What's REALLY Holding You Back?

Discover what's getting between you and where you want to be...

When you think about making a change in your life right now, which statement feels MOST like you?

I know something needs to change, but I’m not really sure what I want instead.

I know what I want, but I’m afraid of what might happen if I go after it.

I know what I want, but other people’s needs, expectations, or opinions keep getting in the way.

I keep thinking, researching, or waiting because I want to be sure I’m making the right decision.

I know what I want, but part of me isn’t convinced I can actually make it happen.

When you imagine yourself actually moving forward, what thought is most likely to stop you?

I'm not even sure which direction I should go.

What if I make the change and regret it?

How will this affect the people who depend on me or have expectations of me?

I need more information before I can make a decision.

I'm not sure I have what it takes to pull this off.

Which of these sounds most like what happens when you try to take the next step?

I go back and forth because I’m not clear about what I really want.

I pull back when the possibility of failure, loss, or disappointment feels too real.

I start questioning myself when someone important to me doesn’t understand or support my choice.

I keep looking for a sign, the perfect timing, or some guarantee that I’m doing the right thing.

I talk myself out of it because I’m not confident I can handle what comes next.

When you’ve stayed in the same place longer than you wanted to, what was usually happening underneath the surface?

I couldn’t figure out what I wanted enough to choose a direction.

I knew what I wanted, but the risks felt too scary.

I was worried about disappointing, hurting, or being judged by other people.

I kept waiting until I felt completely sure it was the right move.

I doubted whether I was capable, ready, or strong enough to do it.

If nothing changed in your life over the next year, which reason would most likely explain why?

I never got clear enough about what I actually wanted.

Fear kept winning when it was time to act.

I kept putting what other people wanted or needed ahead of what I knew was right for me.

I kept waiting to feel certain before making a move.

I didn’t fully believe I could create the change I wanted.

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