The Story

In this episode of Becoming No Ordinary Woman, Joanna explores the transformative power of the phrase 'what if.' She discusses how this simple mindset shift can lead to either fear or possibility, sharing personal stories and practical steps to help listeners embrace their potential. Through her journey, Joanna illustrates the importance of choosing empowering thoughts and offers actionable strategies to shift from fear-based thinking to a mindset of possibility and growth.

Takeaways

• The words you choose reveal your mindset and beliefs.
• 'What if' can either inspire or instill fear.

• Doubts can stall dreams and lead to playing small.
• Transforming fear-based thoughts into possibility is crucial.
• Awareness of thought patterns can be transformational.
• Practicing new thought patterns can change your life.
• Self-trust is essential for overcoming fear.
• Your energy impacts the life you live.
• Choosing possibility over fear leads to empowerment.

The Strategy

1. Notice your “What If” patterns.
For the next 24 hours, I want you to simply observe. Every time you catch yourself saying or thinking “What if…”, pause. Ask yourself:
👉 “Is this thought rooted in fear or possibility?”
No judgment, just awareness. This step alone can be transformational — because most of us run fear-based “What ifs” on autopilot.

2. Flip the script.
Once you spot the fear-based “What ifs”, consciously rewrite them.
For example:

• “What if I fail?” → “What if I succeed beyond my wildest dreams?”
• “What if they judge me?” → “What if my courage inspires them?”
• “What if I’m not ready?” → “What if this is exactly the right time?”

This is about training your mind to look for evidence of possibility rather than danger.

3. Anchor into trust.
When fear creeps in, add this phrase:
👉 “What if… and I’ll be okay.”
It doesn’t deny reality — it reminds your nervous system that you can handle whatever comes. That self-trust changes everything.

4. Build your new “What If” muscle.
Each morning this week, choose one area of your life — your career, a dream, a relationship — and write a positive “What if” statement about it.
Watch what happens when you start your day in that energy of expansion.

The Soul - Journal prompts

What would this shift in thinking open up in my life?

·      What area of my life is ready for more possibility and potential? What if I allowed myself to explore this?

·      What if I chose to let go of fear. What could this mean for my life now, in 12 months, in 5 years?

Universal Guidance - the 5 of Wands

This card invites you to step back and recognise that the battle isn’t out there — it’s within.
It’s a call to stop fighting yourself.
When you drop the struggle and align your energy behind possibility rather than fear, your focus becomes clear, and your actions become unstoppable.
The Five of Wands reminds you: not all friction is bad — sometimes it’s simply the energy of growth, pushing you to rise to the next level.

Let the friction refine you, not define you.

Introducing The Shift

The Shift is my latest powerful coaching offering. It is a 90 minute powerful conversation helping you change the area of your life that you know is holding you back. We go deep on the mindsets, behaviours and energies keeping you stuck and create a powerful blueprint to create deep, lasting change. If you know The Shift is for you, you can book your session HERE

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