Still Not Chasing That Dream? Here’s the Real Reason

Earlier this month we talked about how you’re spending your time—and whether it’s actually supporting that big dream you set way back in January.

Spoiler alert: how we spend our time is one way we sabotage ourselves.

But time isn’t the only trickster in the mix.

Most of us can rattle off a list of “reasonable” reasons why we haven’t started (or followed through) on something that matters:

🕰 I don’t have time.
😴 I’m too tired.
💸 I can’t afford it.
😵‍💫 I’ve got too much going on.
🤷‍♀️ I don’t know where to start.
😬 What if I mess it up?

But here’s the thing:
Those aren’t the real reasons.
They’re the surface-level ones. The ones our brains serve up to keep us comfortable.

If we go just one layer deeper, we often find what’s really going on:

“What if I fail?”
“What if I succeed and people expect more of me?”
“What will people think?”
“What if I change and they don’t like it?”
“What if I go for it… and it still doesn’t feel like enough?”

Oof. That one stings, right?

And the sneakiest saboteur of all?

You might actually be benefitting from putting it off.

Yes, I said it. And no, I’m not judging you. I’ve been there too.

Sometimes, delaying feels safer than doing.
Waiting feels easier than risking.
And repeating the same old patterns? That keeps our ancient brains calm.

Because to your nervous system, same = safe.

Your brain isn’t trying to ruin your life. It’s trying to protect you—from embarrassment, disappointment, rejection, or just plain discomfort.

The only problem? It’s also protecting you from growth, joy, alignment, and that big thing you were meant to do.

Here’s the truth:
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.
You’re just human.

And if you’re ready to stop circling and start moving forward, I can help you take the first step.

Same keeps you safe.
But safe isn’t always where the magic happens.

Here’s your pep talk:

You don’t have to leap. You just have to move.

✨ Five minutes of progress is still progress.
✨ One honest conversation is still momentum.
✨ One messy step forward still counts.

Your dream is still here. It hasn’t given up on you.
And no matter how long you’ve waited, it’s not too late.

You’re not behind. You’re right on time—for this moment of clarity and choice.

So take the smallest next step you can think of—and trust that it matters.
Because it does.

Now, go out there and shine your heart out!  I’m rooting for you.  You’ve got this.