The Power of Choosing Change

The Power of Choosing Change

Have you ever felt something so deeply inside but couldn’t find the courage to speak on it? Maybe you were afraid of letting people down, or maybe you feared the judgment that would come with making a bold decision. You tell yourself it’s easier to stay quiet, to keep things the same—to push through, even when every part of you is screaming for something different.

I know that feeling well.

I’ve been there—knowing deep down that I needed a change but convincing myself that staying put was the better, safer choice. I let “busy” take over my decisions because facing the actual problem felt too overwhelming. I let expectations, fear, and doubt keep me in a space that no longer fit.

I even recall once telling a colleague, “I don’t want to outshine the boss.” What kind of logic was that? How did I let myself shrink to fit a space that wasn’t meant for me?

And then, one day, I finally made a change. It wasn’t easy. Even after making the decision, I still questioned whether I did the right thing. Doubt lingered. Fear whispered. But months, even years later, I looked back and felt nothing but relief. And then I had a new realization—why did it take me so long?

The truth is, we don’t always see the weight we carry until we finally put it down.

Maybe you’ve been there, too. Maybe you’re there right now—debating whether to leave a job, walk away from a relationship, set a boundary, or take a leap of faith. If I’ve learned anything, it’s this: you owe it to yourself to make the change you know is right for you. The fear of “what if” is nothing compared to the regret of staying stuck.

So if you’re holding yourself back, ask yourself: What would happen if I just trusted myself? If I stopped waiting for the perfect time and just took the step?

Because one day, you’ll look back and realize—the only mistake was waiting so long.