Episode 99: The Clarity Trap: Why Waiting to Be Sure Keeps You Stuck
Have you ever told yourself, “I just need to get clear first”...
…and then weeks (or months) go by, and you still haven’t moved?
You’re not alone. I’ve been there too – stuck in the loop of overthinking, waiting to feel 100% ready, totally sure, or fully confident before taking action.
Clarity doesn’t always come before action. It often comes because of it.
In this episode, I’m unpacking The Clarity Trap, the myth that we need perfect certainty before we move and what to do instead.
WHAT WE’LL COVER:
✔️ Why waiting to “be sure” can quietly keep you stuck
✔️ What clarity actually is (and why it often shows up late)
✔️ How to shift from paralysis to progress — without a 5-year plan
✔️ How I made big, scary moves without feeling 100% ready
🎧 Tune in now and start moving forward — even if it’s just one small, aligned step.
IF YOU’RE READY FOR MORE,
I’d love to invite you to Clarity Without Overthinking, a 90-minute guided experience where we’ll use AI as a reflection tool (not a fixer) to help you hear yourself more clearly and move forward.
Journaling Prompt:
What decision have you been waiting to feel “ready” for and what might shift if you gave yourself permission to move forward, even without perfect clarity?
BONUS AI PROMPT:
Copy this prompt and paste them into ChatGPT or your fave AI tool. Remember, the more context you provide about yourself and your situation, the more robust results you’ll receive.
I walk you through how to do this in my free Reimagine Your Life guide.
“I’ve been stuck in a decision loop around [insert situation: job change, creative project, life transition, etc.]. I keep telling myself I need more clarity before I act, but it’s starting to feel like I’ll never be sure.
I recently listened to the Better Days Start Today podcast about the “Clarity Trap,” and I realized I might be waiting for something that will never fully come.
Can you help me explore what I already know, what I’m afraid of, and what a small, safe next step could look like even if I’m not 100% ready?”
