There’s something quietly terrifying about change.
Whether it’s changing careers, getting healthy, ending a toxic relationship, or finally going after that dream you’ve been putting off for years—the first step always feels like the hardest.
Why? Because deep down, we’re waiting for a sign. For motivation to hit. For fear to disappear. For confidence to arrive, neatly packaged and labelled “Ready Now.”
But here’s the truth I’ve learned—as a coach, and as someone who is constantly working my own growth:
The first step toward change is deciding to move… even before you feel ready.
Change doesn’t start with a plan, it starts with a decision.
Most people think they need clarity before they can begin. But it’s often the other way around.
When you decide to take action, any action, clarity begins to show up. You don’t need a five-year plan. You don’t need to know exactly how it all works out. You just need to ask yourself one question:
“What’s one small thing I can do today to move closer to the life I want?”
That’s it. One baby step.
What is the baby step?
Maybe it’s:
- Texting someone for support
- Signing up for a class that intimidates you
- De-cluttering your space to create mental clarity
- Saying “no” for the first time in a long time
- Admitting what you really want, even if it scares you
Baby steps. But bold ones.
Fear isn’t a reason to stop, its shows you you’re growing!
If you’re scared, good. That means you’re right at the edge of your comfort zone—the place where growth begins.
It’s normal to feel shaky when you’re stepping into something new. You’re shedding old habits, stories, and beliefs. You’re disrupting your “autopilot.” Of course it feels weird.
But fear doesn’t mean “don’t.” It often means “this matters.”
No step is too small—Just make a step.
Making consistent choices.
We tend to dismiss small actions because we’re obsessed with big results. But real change is a series of consistent, courageous choices.
You don’t have to transform your whole life overnight. You just need to prove to yourself, with action, that you’re not staying stuck anymore.
And from there, momentum builds.
On a personal note……
“You’re not lazy. You’re not lost. You’re just standing in front of your next chapter and that first step is all it takes to turn the page. So, take it. However imperfect, awkward, or messy it feels. Start. Begin. Move.
You don’t have to feel ready.
You just have to be willing.
If you are still stuck.
If you still feel stuck (and that is VERY normal) please do drop me a line, we can have a chat and I can talk to you about how coaching can help unstick you and then you WILL be able to take that baby step and make that change!
