About this episode

Amy discusses the challenges of moving from planning to action, addressing common barriers like perfectionism and fear of failure.

ou've got the plan. You've had the plan. You've tweaked the plan, revised the plan, and perfected the plan — and somehow you're still right here, not doing the plan. Sound familiar? This week Amy wraps up May's new beginnings series with the stage she calls "fixing to" — that maddening preparation phase where everything is ready except you. With refreshing honesty and a lot of humor, she breaks down exactly what keeps smart, capable women stuck between having a plan and actually pulling the trigger — perfectionism, fear of failure, lack of confidence, and the exhaustion of having tried and failed one too many times. She also takes you all the way through action and maintenance, and makes the case that grace isn't just a nice idea — it's the actual engine of lasting change. If you've ever deflected a compliment, blamed the pants, or quietly given up on something you worked hard for, this one is going to hit home. The bottom line? You only need a tiny bit more courage than you have fear. Just a tiny bit. And any action — literally any action — points you somewhere new. May's series wraps here, but June is coming in hot with something really special — Amy's spiritual pilgrimage to…

People in this episode

Host: Amy

Topics covered

• preparation phase
• perfectionism
• fear of failure
• personal development
• taking action

Keywords

• action
• maintenance
• grace
• confidence
• wellness journey

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