Hey there. There’s something that happens to a lot of us when we start to think about what we actually want in life. We start out excited. We feel a pull toward a change, an idea, or a path that feels more aligned. But instead of taking action, we start rationalizing. We convince ourselves that it’s not the right time. That it’s too risky. That we’re being selfish for even considering it.
And just like that… we’re stuck.
I’ve been there. I’ve talked myself out of things that I knew in my gut were right for me. I’d think, “What would people say?” or “Am I throwing away all the progress I’ve made?” It felt safer to stay put. But that safety came with frustration. I’d end up feeling disappointed in myself for not following through. And after a while, I started believing that maybe I just wasn’t the type of person who follows through at all.
That’s where everything started to shift.
Here’s the truth. You don’t need more time to think. You need to act. The first step might feel small or even insignificant, but it changes everything. Once you start taking action, you change the story. You begin to build trust with yourself again. You’re no longer just the person who thinks and wonders. You’re the person who moves.
The more you take action, the more you see yourself differently. You realize you are capable. You can change direction. And you don’t need to justify it to anyone. Most people are stuck in lives they don’t love because they talked themselves into settling. They build a box around themselves and try to make the best of it. But that doesn’t have to be you.
You’re allowed to want something different. You’re allowed to change your mind. You’re allowed to stop living for what looks good and start living for what feels real.
This is what it means to live from the inside/out. It starts by reconnecting with who you are and choosing what’s right for you. It might not be loud. It might not be flashy. But it will feel true. And that matters more than anything else.
So take the step. The small one. The one you’ve been thinking about but avoiding. Let that action be the start of something new.
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