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Power Move: Bold Insights for Bold Women: Issue #56

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Issue #56

Why We Don’t Do What We Know: The Psychology Behind Self-Sabotage and Stalled Momentum

this week's focus
"The greatest gap in life is the one between knowing and doing."​
— Dick Biggs

Let’s be honest.

You know what you want. You even know a few steps you could take to get there. But somehow—they stay on the list. Unchecked. Rewritten. Avoided.

It’s not laziness. And it’s not a lack of clarity.

It’s that strange, quiet pause that lives between intention and execution. I call it the gap. And we have all been there.

For high-achieving women, this gap isn’t caused by ignorance. It’s caused by fear.

You Know What to Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing It?

Because action doesn’t just require clarity. It requires permission. Inner permission.

  • To fail publicly.
  • To succeed and be seen.
  • To stop hiding behind perfectionism and finally show up fully.

And that? That’s scary.

The Hidden Fear Behind the Hesitation

When you’re smart and self-aware, hesitation often isn’t rooted in not knowing how. It’s rooted in old conditioning:

  • Fear of judgment
  • Fear of losing control
  • Fear of stepping into visibility and no longer having an excuse to play small

You might be intellectually ready for the next level. But emotionally, you’re still standing on the launch pad.

The Gap Between Clarity and Action

This gap shows up as:

  • Procrastinating what matters most
  • Saying “let me think about it” (again)
  • Over-researching and under-deciding

It doesn’t mean you’re not capable. It just means you’re human.

But staying in this gap has a cost—especially when the version of you who’s ready to rise is being asked to wait.

The Path Forward Isn’t More Knowledge—It’s More Courage

If this resonates, I have a few gentle invitations for you:

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Question

What would I be doing differently right now if I fully trusted myself to handle the outcome?

Your Challenge This Week

Pick one thing you’ve been overthinking. Set a 20-minute timer. Start it now. Don’t aim for perfect. Aim for progress.

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Let’s make this a week of transformation.

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Dania@fiercemusecoaching.com

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I help ambitious women—entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders—who, despite their success, feel held back by self-doubt, internal pressure, and the weight of external expectations. Using my signature M.U.S.E. Method, which blends positive psychology, mindfulness, and strategic self-empowerment, we go beyond motivation to create real, lasting change.Together, we’ll silence your inner critic, reclaim your clarity and confidence, and unlock the self-led woman within.Fierce Muse Coaching isn’t just about hitting goals—it’s about aligning who you are with how you lead, live, and show up in the world.Ready to step into your power and create success on your own terms?Let’s begin.

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