“When we face fear, it shrinks. When we ignore it, it grows.”
In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, let explore the real reason behind procrastination — that fear — and how it keeps us from achieving our dreams.
Through a relatable story about "El," discover how avoidance and inaction often mask deeper anxieties. Let me share a practical, 7-step plan to help women name their fears, define desired outcomes, and take empowered baby steps toward their goals.
So, whether you're paralyzed by the fear of failure, rejection, or responsibility, this episode will help you shift from stuck to strategic with courage and clarity.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Is it procrastination or fear?
2:03 - What is the nature of fear?
3:11 - How to face your fear?
4:15 - Step #1: Name the fear.
5:26 - Step #2: Define the best outcome.
6:13 - Step #3: Identify what’s in your power.
6:49 - Step #4: List actionable steps.
8:13 - Step #5: Prioritize and break it down.
9:18 - Step #6: Schedule everything.
10:50 - Step #7: Ask for help.
11:46 - What are the common fears that can hold you back & what to do about it?
14:47 - How to take action today?
15:32 - FREE Download: Ignite Your Confidence & Sour With Self-Esteem
Quotations:
“Fear will keep us from all the dreams that we have in our hearts.”
“Procrastination is often fear in disguise.”
“You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a plan.”
“What gets scheduled gets done.”
“Don’t get stuck because you have a dream but no plan.”
Resources:
🗓️ Get a copy of The BraveHearted Woman Planner: braveheartedwoman.com/offers/bHky3uoX/checkout
🎁FREE Download: Ignite Your Confidence & Sour With Self-Esteem: braveheartedwoman.com/ignite_your_confidence_ebook
📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call
📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s NEW book FOR ONLY $3- [ON SALE] The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife: https://themakingofabraveheartedwoman.com/book-bhw
Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon:
💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com
💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/
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