Krysta was mid-conversation with a potential client when it hit her—the advice we're all getting about "starting before you're ready" isn't just unhelpful, it's actually sabotaging our success.
After five years of coaching and watching countless transformations, she's discovered there's a massive difference between fear-based hesitation and protecting your capacity, and knowing which one you're experiencing changes everything.
In this episode we dive into:
• The hidden difference between avoiding discomfort and protecting your capacity
• Why the "start before you're ready" mentality can set you up to fail
• The three reflection questions that reveal if you're truly ready for change
• How to distinguish between needing a coach versus needing a coach to carry you
Fear-Based Hesitation vs. Capacity Protection
• The "what if I fail again" thoughts that signal fear is running the show
• Why constantly losing and regaining the same 15 pounds points to discomfort avoidance
• The exhaustion and overwhelm that indicates you're already operating on empty
• How to recognize when you're genuinely protecting yourself from burnout
The Perpetual Monday Restart Problem
• Breaking the cycle of "I'll start next week" that keeps you stuck in planning mode
• Why waiting for perfect conditions means you'll never actually begin
• The seasonal strategy that works with your life instead of against it
• When pushing through resistance serves you versus when it destroys you
The Coach Partnership Reality Check
• What it means to want a coach to help you move forward versus carry you
• The difference between accountability and expecting someone else to motivate you daily
• Why vulnerability and mental grit are prerequisites for transformation
• How the best coaching relationships become collaborative partnerships where both people show up
This conversation reminds us that timing isn't about perfect conditions—it's about honest self-assessment and protecting your energy for what matters most. Whether you're stuck in the analysis paralysis of waiting for someday or pushing yourself into commitments you can't sustain, this episode offers the framework to make decisions that actually serve your goals.
Looking for more on this topic? Check out previous episodes where we explore nervous system regulation and time management strategies that support sustainable change.
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