The Trap of Waiting to Feel Ready

Waiting...can silently sabotage your Rhythm and your momentum!

There’s a phrase we all say without thinking about. A phrase that makes us feel noble:

“I’ll do it when I’m ready.” Or, "I'm waiting to feel ready".

We say it with pride, as if waiting is wisdom.

But what if I told you…based on my life experience and speaking to so many other great people...

That phrase is costing you your momentum.

Your joy.

Your progress.

Your comeback!

Because waiting to feel ready is one of the most beautiful lies fear will ever whisper to you.

The Lie That Looks Like Logic

I used to believe that readiness would arrive like a package.

Neatly wrapped. Perfectly timed. Planned!

One day I’d wake up with no fear, no doubts, no trembling, just divine clarity and the green light to go.

That moment never came! In fact it has never come!

Instead, here’s what showed up:

• A thousand reasons to delay.

• A chorus of voices saying “Not yet...wait!”

• A heart full of dreams, but hands too scared to move.

Until I realized this!

Readiness is not a precondition to taking that step or building momentum. It’s a by-product.

You build readiness in the process, whilst in motion and NOT before (as it is for projects!).

🔥 The Dangerous Addiction to “More Time”

We often say we need more time, more clarity, more skill.

But what we really mean is:

“I need more certainty that I won’t fail.”

And so we wait!

But here’s the thing! Clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from movement...taking that first step and building upon it from there!

💡 What Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours)

My light-bulb moment....came when I stopped negotiating with fear and started moving with it. It was triggered by a message that I was given by my husband to listen to! (Thank God for surrounding me with those that share messages that you need to hear!)

Even if my hands shook.

Even if the plan wasn’t complete or far from perfect.

Even if no one clapped at first.

I got back in rhythm.

With who I was.

With who I wanted to become.

With the life that was still calling my name, even after delaying and preventing myself from taking action when it was instructed.

And here’s what’s fascinating:

🧠 Every single step forward, no matter how small activates your brain’s prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for decision-making, planning, and momentum.

Taking action literally rewires your brain to believe in progress.

You are not just choosing movement, you are actually strengthening your brain’s capacity for confidence and resilience.

In short?

Action isn’t just emotional courage.

It’s brain training! What's my excuse now for not taking action!!!!!

Permission Needed?

Are you waiting for permission...then this is it.

Are you waiting for a sign...then you’re looking at it.

You don’t need more time.

You need momentum.

You need rhythm.

Because one step, just one, can flip your entire trajectory.

And deep down, i'm sure you already know this:

✅ You’re not too late.

✅ You’re not underqualified.

✅ You’re not broken.

You’re just waiting on a feeling that’s never going to arrive!

But your rhythm?

It’s ready when you are.

📣 If You’re Still Reading This…

You’re not here by accident.

This isn’t just a motivational blog, this is your activation moment!

You’ve been sitting on dreams, delaying decisions, shrinking your voice, and settling for “safe.”

What you're seeking and yearning for is on the other side of starting!

So start!

🧭 3 Game-Changing Truths:

1. Readiness is a rhythm you create in motion, not a feeling you wait for.

2. Fear doesn’t mean stop. It means you’re standing at the edge of growth. Move!

3. Imperfect action beats perfect hesitation. Every. Single. Time.

💥 #IChoose Statements:

#IChoose to stop waiting for permission

#IChoose to re/build rhythm through bold movement

#IChoose to walk, even if my voice shakes

You’ve waited long enough.

Now it’s time to move, to align, to rise.

And if you’re looking for someone who’s been there…

Someone who doesn’t just talk about rhythm, but rebuilt hers from the ground up after trauma tried to steal it all!

🎤 I’m one conversation away.

If you’re a team leader, an organisation, or a survivor ready to trade burnout for boldness and step into your next level...

📩 Let’s connect. Let’s build rhythm that lasts.

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info@annabelaaron.com

📢 International Speaker | Rhythm Restorer | Brain Aneurysm Advocate | Certified Brain Health Coach