I used to sit on ideas for days. Sometimes weeks. I’d plan things in my head, make lists, feel ready—and then... nothing. I’d scroll, clean my room, make coffee, and pretend I was “getting in the zone.” Truth was, I was stalling.
And deep down, I knew why.
I Was Afraid of Starting Wrong
Somewhere along the way, I picked up the belief that if I didn’t do something perfectly, it wasn’t worth doing at all. So, I avoided starting. Because starting meant risking falling short. And falling short felt like failure.
But perfection is a trap. And I was stuck in it.
The Shift That Changed Everything
One afternoon, I told myself, “Just start for five minutes. That’s it.” No pressure to finish. No pressure to be great. Just five imperfect, messy minutes.
That moment shifted everything. What started as just five minutes turned into ten, then twenty. Before I realized it, I was no longer stuck—I was finally moving forward, one step at a time.
What I Took Away
- Real progress doesn’t usually show up with fanfare. It sneaks in through small, ordinary actions.
- Waiting to feel ready is a myth. Action leads to clarity—not the other way around.
- Being kind to yourself works better than shame. Self-compassion fuels forward motion.
The Bottom Line
If you’re stuck, you don’t need to do the whole thing.
Just start. Even if it’s small. Even if it’s awkward.
Tiny steps count—and they compound faster than you think.
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to begin.
