What’s Stopping You from Going All In? (And How to Break Through It)

You know you want to start your coaching or consulting business, but something keeps holding you back. Maybe it’s fear, self-doubt, or waiting for the “right time.” The truth? There is no perfect time—only the decision to start.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs stay stuck in hesitation mode, overthinking every decision and waiting until they feel “ready.” But clarity doesn’t come from thinking—it comes from taking action. If you’ve been struggling to commit fully to your business, let’s uncover what’s really stopping you and how to break through it.

The Four Biggest Mental Blocks Holding You Back

If you feel like something is stopping you from going all in, it’s likely one of these four common fears:

1. Fear of Failure

You might be thinking, “What if this doesn’t work?” The fear of failing in front of others, wasting time or money, or proving the doubters right can feel paralyzing.

Shift Your Mindset: Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of it. Every successful entrepreneur has had failures along the way. Instead of asking, “What if I fail?” ask yourself, “What if I succeed?”

2. Fear of Judgment

What will people think? What if my friends, family, or colleagues don’t take me seriously? This fear keeps many people from putting themselves out there.

Shift Your Mindset: The truth is, most people are too focused on their own lives to judge yours. And those who do? Their opinions don’t pay your bills. Focus on the people who need your help, not those who might criticize you.

3. Perfectionism

You feel like everything needs to be “just right” before you start—your website, branding, social media, and offer all need to be polished before you can put yourself out there.

Shift Your Mindset: Perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise. Your business will evolve as you grow, and you don’t need to have everything figured out to start. Take the first step, then refine along the way.

4. Overwhelm

Starting an online business feels like too much—too many decisions, too much tech, too much strategy. So, instead of making progress, you stay stuck in research mode.

Shift Your Mindset: Break it down into small, manageable steps. You don’t need to do everything at once. Just focus on your next best step—whether that’s reaching out to a potential client, posting about your business, or outlining your first offer.

How to Finally Move Forward

If you’ve been stuck in hesitation, here’s how to push past it:

✅ Identify Your Fear – Which one of these blocks resonates with you most? Naming it helps you take control over it.

✅ Reframe Your Thinking – Replace fear-based thoughts with empowering ones.

✅ Take One Small Action Today – Progress happens one step at a time. The smallest action is better than endless overthinking.

Ready to Go All In?

If you’re tired of waiting for the “right time” and want to start building your business with clarity and confidence, let’s connect. Feel free to reach out via email at megan@shineonlinenetwork.com. 

What’s one thing that’s been holding you back? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear!