How to Step Into Your True Potential : The Final Step to Breaking Through Self Doubt (5 of 5)

Let’s be real for a second— its time that we get to the point of so how do I really get to my full potential? Here it is you have come through long way. This final post is here to break through the cycle of self doubt. 

 So...What if I told you that stepping into your true potential isn’t about waiting—it’s about deciding?

Here’s how you start owning your greatness today:

1. Stop Waiting for Permission

You don’t need validation from anyone to go after your dreams. The only person who can truly grant you permission is you. Start now, even if it feels uncomfortable. You don't need to check the plan one more time. Get one more opinion, or anything else. GO. FOR. IT. NOW! 

2. Own Your Strengths

You have gifts—yes, YOU! Think about what people always compliment you on. Those strengths? They’re your superpowers. Use them with confidence. You may have brushed those compliments away in the past, not anymore. Own them, because buddy.. you are special and amazing!!

3. Rewire Your Inner Dialogue

Start speaking to yourself the way a mentor or best friend would. Say “I am capable,” instead of “I don’t know if I can do this.” Self-talk shapes your reality. It is going to take time, I know and I understand it too. Re-wiring your inner dialogue is going to take time given how strong your beliefs run. The good news is, that it is possible, very much so. You can change how you talk to yourself, and what you believe. Whatever you TRULY believe, HAS to show up in your life.

4. Get Comfortable with Discomfort

Growth happens outside of your comfort zone. Say yes to challenges, even if they scare you. Every big opportunity feels scary at first—that’s how you know it’s worth it. Just because it doesnt feel "right" in the old sense, does not mean it is not important for your growth. Remember changing schools? or Job and that first day was so dreadful, but down the road gave you the best memories and growth that was needed. 

5. Surround Yourself with People Who Inspire You

You rise to the level of the people around you. Find a community of growth-minded individuals who push you to be better. You can read about them, watch them, or talk to them if they are around you. If need be constantly seek it until it is ingrained in you..to the point you are THAT. 

6. Take One Bold Step Today

Momentum starts with a single action. What’s one thing you’ve been procrastinating on? Go do it today—yes, right now. That does not have to be quitting your job or just distrupting everything at once. Bold step means that you take that one tiny step that you know is the stepping stone to your true goal. Submit that application, call up that connection, pick up that course. You REALLY HAVE GOT IT. 

Your true potential isn’t some distant dream. It’s here, waiting for you to step into it. And I promise, once you do, you’ll wonder why you ever doubted yourself in the first place. The world needs what only YOU can bring. 💫

Until Next Time 
-K