What’s holding you back? It’s you..

Have you ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of something big—something that could change your life—and yet, you just can’t take the leap? Your feet feel cemented to the ground, your heart races, and your mind swirls with questions: “What if I’m not good enough?” “What if they tell me no, I shouldn’t?” “What if I FAIL?” “They will be disappointed.”

I know these thoughts all too well. For years, I let them dictate my life. I’d have an idea, a spark of inspiration, and immediately, the self-doubt would creep in. I’d convince myself it wasn’t the right time or that someone else could do it better. And just like that, I’d shrink back into my comfort zone, tethered by fears I couldn’t quite name.

Maybe you’ve felt this too. Maybe your self-doubt feels like a constant whisper in the back of your mind, telling you to stay small, stay safe. Maybe it’s not just the fear of failure, but something deeper—something rooted in your past.

I grew up with the belief that I had to be perfect to be accepted. Somewhere along the way, I learned that mistakes equaled judgment, that vulnerability was weakness, and that my worth was tied to how others perceived me. Even as an adult, those beliefs lingered like shadows, dictating my every move. Every time I wanted to step out, that old self-talk would rear its head: “Your (fill in that person) mom would be disappointed.”

But here’s what I’ve learned: Those voices? They lie.

They’re not the voice of truth; they’re the echoes of old wounds, fears, and stories we’ve told ourselves for so long that they feel real. And the more we listen to them, the more power we give them. We let them shape our decisions, hold us back, and keep us from growing into the people we’re meant to be.

So, let me ask you: What’s holding you back? What are the voices in your head telling you, and why are you still letting them run the show?

Is it the fear of rejection? The belief that you’re not good enough? Maybe it’s a past failure that’s convinced you it’ll happen again, or the need for approval that’s keeping you stuck. Whatever it is, I’m here to tell you that IT DOESN’T DEFINE YOU. It’s not the truth. It’s just a story—one you have the power to rewrite. What they think is not good for you doesn’t mean it isn’t. It’s not their life, IT’S YOURS. It’s not their happiness, IT’S YOURS.

When we cling to self-doubt, listening to others, we give it control over our lives. We allow it to keep us small, to clip our wings before we even try to fly. But when we let go? When we decide that our fears and doubts don’t get to dictate our path? That’s when we find freedom. That’s when we grow.

Letting go doesn’t mean the doubts vanish overnight. They might still be there, whispering in the background. But letting go means choosing to move forward anyway. It means saying, “I hear you, but you don’t get to make the rules anymore.”

When you do that, you take your power back. You start to see that the opinions of others, the fear of judgment, and the possibility of failure pale in comparison to the satisfaction of knowing you tried. You realize that even if you stumble, you’re still moving forward—and that’s what matters most.

HERE’S THE TRUTH: No one has it all figured out. The people you admire? The ones who seem confident and successful? They’ve faced their own fears and doubts. They’ve felt the sting of failure and the weight of judgment. But they kept going. They didn’t let those fears control them. And neither should you.

So, what would it look like to let go of what’s holding you back? What could you accomplish if you stopped letting your self-doubt call the shots? Imagine the freedom, the possibilities, the growth waiting on the other side.

You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to start. Take that first step, no matter how small, and keep going. Let go of the fear, the doubt, and the need for approval. In the end, it’s YOUR HAPPINESS, it’s YOUR LIFE, it’s how YOU will sleep at night. Trust yourself and your journey. Because when you do, you’ll discover a STRENGTH you never knew you had.

So, I’ll ask again: What’s holding you back? And more importantly, why are you still letting it? It’s time to let go. It’s time to take your power back. It’s time to grow.