Let me tell you a story about why it’s so important not to give up, even when it feels hard.
A 9‑year‑old girl was selected to compete in a new sport she’d recently fallen in love with. She was excited, marked the date in her mum’s diary, and couldn’t wait to go.
But the week before the race, everything changed.
She started doubting herself. Every morning she told her parents she didn’t want to race. She couldn’t explain why. Her parents knew she enjoyed the sport, but she couldn’t see that anymore.
All she could feel was fear. Fear of trying something new, not knowing anyone and failing.
Her coach supported her. Her parents reassured her that what she was feeling was a completely natural response to stepping into something unfamiliar and doing things outside her comfort zone.
On race day, she asked her mum again if she really had to go.
Her mum told her she didn’t have to, but she believed she needed to try before deciding she didn’t want to do it again.
So she raced.
Her parents were there. Her coach was there. She made new friends, tried new disciplines, and crossed the finish line buzzing with pride. She rated the whole experience 9/10.
And she was proud of herself, not just for racing, but for being brave enough to show up.
Takeaways for you if you want to start but you seem nervous because it’s unfamiliar.
1. Fear doesn’t mean stop – it means you’re on the edge of growth.
Women often interpret fear as a sign they’re not ready. In reality, it’s usually a sign they’re about to level up.
2. You don’t have to figure everything out alone. A coach gives you structure, clarity, and a plan but more importantly, she gives you belief when your own wobbles.
3. A coach helps you break old patterns you can’t see yourself
4. Accountability is the difference between “I want to” and “I did it” Life is busy. Women carry a lot.
A coach keeps you aligned to your goals when life tries to pull you away from them.
5. Trying something new reconnects you with your identity
It reminds you that you’re more than your roles – mum, partner, colleague, caretaker.
You deserve to feel proud of yourself again.
I am telling you, that feeling of “I did it” is addictive. It builds confidence and empowerment and it spills into every area of your life.
You can do hard things! Now go and chase them.
MESSAGE ME TODAY HOW I CAN HELP YOU ACHIVE THE HARD THINGS.
Petra