EP 234. You’re Closer Than You Think – How to Spot the Progress You’re Missing

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Hey friend—tell me if this sounds familiar: you’re showing up, doing all the things, checking the boxes, putting in the work… and yet it feels like nothing’s changing. You start to wonder, “Am I even moving forward, or am I just running in circles?”

I’ve been there, and I know how discouraging that can feel. But let me pour into you with this truth: you are not stuck, you are not behind, and you are absolutely not wasting your effort.

Progress isn’t always obvious—it’s often invisible at first, happening beneath the surface like roots digging deep before a flower blooms. That’s where confidence, empowerment, and transformation are built—in the quiet, hidden layers of personal growth and self-discovery.

In this episode of Confident & Empowered – The Encourage Over Everything Show, we’re unpacking how to recognize the invisible signs of growth, release the “should's” that keep you stuck, and embody your main character's energy even when the results aren’t showing up yet.

This is your reminder that every step, every choice, every drop of effort counts. You’re not just trying—you’re transforming. And friend, you are so much closer than you think.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Confidence isn’t a vibe, it’s a decision.

• You become confident by embodying it right now.

• Progress doesn’t always clap its hands and announce itself.

• Your progress is already in motion.

• Growth is messy. It’s non-linear.

• You are not stuck, you are steady.

• What if you’re not behind at all?

• This detour, this delay, it’s by divine design.

• You are closer than you think.

• Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean you are not blooming.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Illusion of Stagnation

03:36 Understanding Invisible Progress

05:21 Spotting Hidden Shifts in Mindset

05:53 The Non-Linear Nature of Growth

08:01 Personal Stories of Growth and Transformation

11:32 Reframing Expectations and Trusting the Process

13:43 Celebrating Small Wins and Consistency

17:23 Embracing the Journey and Trusting the Reroute

19:42 Empowerment Through Sharing and Connection

THE SELF-LOVE 2-STEP:

When progress feels invisible, this simple practice will remind you you’re moving forward:

Step 1: Spot Your Shift Ask: “What’s one way I’ve grown in the last 6 months?” Maybe it’s stronger boundaries, bouncing back faster, or simply not giving up. That’s growth.

Step 2: Celebrate Your Consistency Celebrate showing up—because the fact that you’re still here, still trying, still moving? That’s proof you’re unstoppable.

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