What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is the story you keep telling yourself?
You know that feeling, you’ve felt the nudge, the quiet tug at your heart telling you there’s more to your life than what you’re currently doing. And yet you haven’t moved. Not because you’re lazy, not because you’re ungrateful, but because fear has been whispering louder than your faith.
That inner critic that says:
- “Who do you think you are to start a business?”
- “You don’t have it all figured out yet.”
- “What if you fail and everyone sees?”
I know those thoughts intimately. Before I started my own business, I sat in the shadows of hesitation too, I kept waiting to feel “ready” hoping confidence would arrive before I took the first step. But the truth? Confidence doesn’t come before action, it comes because of it.
Let’s Name the Real Struggles (So They Don’t Name You)
Fear and doubt aren’t signs that you’re not meant for business, they’re proof that what you’re about to do matters.
Here’s what fear often sounds like (and what it really means):
- “I’m not qualified.”
You believe that you need more certificates, more experience, or more clarity. But what you really need is courage to begin with what you have. - “I don’t want to be seen failing.”
Deep down, you’re afraid that trying and not succeeding will make you look foolish. But failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s part of the journey to it. Many successful businesses you are admiring today have failed at some point in their journey. - “Others are already doing it better.”
You’ve convinced yourself there’s no space for you. But no one else can deliver your voice, your story, or your unique spin. Those are your superpower.
The good news is: fear doesn’t disqualify you. It just means you’re human and you’re on the edge of something meaningful.
4 Gentle Yet Powerful Steps to Move Through the Fear (Not Around It)
1. Acknowledge the Fear, But Don’t Let It Drive
Fear becomes more powerful when you pretend it’s not there, instead of trying to “feel brave,” get honest:
- Write down the fears you’re carrying.
- Ask: “What’s the worst that could happen… and how would I handle it?”
- Then ask: “What’s the best that could happen if I took this step?”
Clarity often comes not from ignoring fear, but from walking through it with truth.
2. Start Smaller Than You Think You Should
One of the biggest blocks to starting a business is thinking it needs to be grand and polished from day one.
But what if you started simple?
- Offer one service to one person.
- Sell one digital product you’ve already created (even imperfectly).
- Teach one workshop or share one live video.
Small wins build self-trust and self-trust builds momentum.
3. Surround Yourself with the Right People
Fear grows in isolation but it shrinks in community, that’s why environments like the GLOW CEO Community exist: so you’re not doing this alone.
Find people who normalize action, who speak life into your goals, and who remind you that feeling unsure doesn’t mean you’re unqualified. If your current circle isn’t speaking to your future, it’s okay to shift the room you’re in.
4. Remind Yourself of the Why Daily
Fear thrives when you forget the mission. So write your why somewhere you’ll see it every day.
- Why did you want to start this business?
- Who are you doing it for?
- What will change if you don’t try?
Print it. Frame it. Pray over it. Let your why speak louder than your what-ifs.
You Don’t Need to Be 100% Ready. You Just Need to Begin.
The truth is that every woman you admire in business once stood where you are now, unsure, afraid, but still willing.
They weren’t fearless. They were faithful. They didn’t have it all figured out. They just started anyway. And so can you.
If you’re feeling the nudge to finally start your business but fear has been holding you back, let this be your sign: it’s time to rise anyway, because clarity lives on the other side of action. And confidence is built through movement, not waiting.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Why not Join the 7-Day Clarity Challenge, a gentle, powerful space to help you silence the noise and finally start moving with purpose.
You don’t need a 10-step business plan. You just need 7 days of guided clarity. And the courage to say “yes” to yourself.
Join the clarity challenge now and let’s build the life that’s been whispering to your heart.
