What’s Holding You Back from the Life You Want?
- Social Legacy Consulting
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
What’s Holding You Back from the Life You Want?
There is a whole world out there—vast, beautiful, brimming with possibility.
And yet… we hesitate.
We tell ourselves to stay safe, to stay small. We map out dreams in our minds but never pack the bags. We scroll past inspiration, whisper “maybe someday,” and move on with our routines.
Dr. Susan F. Davenport’s question echoes loudly:
“Where do you want to go? What is keeping you from getting there?”
It’s a question that invites honesty—and unlocks freedom.
The World Isn’t Just Physical
When we hear “world,” we often think of far-off places—travel, adventure, escape. And yes, the world is that.
But it’s also:
A new season of healing
A deeper relationship with yourself
A dream career or creative pursuit
The version of you that feels aligned, whole, and alive
Where you want to go might not be marked on a map—but it’s just as real, just as worthy of exploration.
What’s in the Way?
Most of the time, what keeps us from moving forward isn’t a lack of time, money, or talent.
It’s fear. It’s doubt. It’s the quiet voice that says, “What if I fail?” or “Who do you think you are?”
Naming what’s holding you back is the first step in disarming it.
Maybe it’s:
Fear of change
Fear of judgment
Guilt about putting yourself first
Comfort in the familiar, even when it no longer fits
Recognizing these barriers doesn’t mean you’re stuck with them. It means you’re finally ready to move through them.
Give Yourself Permission
You don’t need anyone else’s approval to chase what matters to you.
You don’t need to be fearless—you just need to be willing.
So ask yourself:
What would it look like to take one step today?
What do I gain if I say yes to my life?
What would change if I believed it was possible?
Because it is.
Whether it’s new ideas, new places, new ways of being—this world is here for you. There’s more ahead than behind. More joy. More purpose. More discovery.
There is a whole world out there to explore.
Where do you want to go?
What is keeping you from getting there?
And perhaps most importantly—what will it take for you to begin today?
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