Episode 371: The 10 Signs That You May Be Afraid of Change, Even If You Are Unhappy

Are you feeling stuck in mud? Like you can't budge in the direction of positive change, even though you're not happy with where you are in life?

Well if that's you, you are likely what I call a "Scared Settler," someone who chooses to settle for the life she isn't happy in because she is more scared of change, of the unknown that she is fearing will be worse - not better.

Because the truth is, she sees other people who have it much worse so she continues to talk herself into staying in the mediocre life she's living, with zero passion or purpose about what she does every day.

She is far from excited about what's on her To Do list, which zaps all of her energy, so she escapes into non-productive, time-wasting activities, like scrolling social media. She ignores these feelings and instead continues going about her days doing the same things she did yesterday that will never get her out of the rut she's in.

And if she's over 50, she is probably blaming menopause for that lack of energy?! I'm sure you can now see why she can't get motivated to take action. Don't get me wrong! I know menopause can be a bitch. I had the worst hot flashes imaginable for a few years but when you find blame outside of yourself, it's a convenient way to excuse your non-action.

She doesn't understand the problem and she doesn't know how to stop the cycle she's gotten into because, although she'd like to be happier, she's not at the miserable state yet which often drives most people to say "enough is enough" and finally take action.

So she stays stuck, settling for her mediocre life. 

I know this and can tell you ALL about her because I WAS HER!!!

And that's the reason I'm so passionate about helping women to get out of this stuck place with this podcast, my free trainings, and my Second Half SPARK School.

So if my description hits home, know that you are not alone and there is hope because if I can get out of that mediocre place - missing out on the things that make me most passionate - then anyone can.

I urge you to take this seriously and make the rest of your life the best part of your life. There is so much for you to do in the time you have left so don't spend it settling!

The first step is awareness and now, if this episode topic resonated with what's going on in your life right now, you have that! 

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