EP8-S5 I can do hard things. So why can’t I do this?

From The Recalibration · 35:45

Show by Julie Holly

I can do hard things. So why can’t I do this?Being able to do demanding things doesn’t mean every kind of difficulty asks the same thing of you. Something you care about may bring up fears of being misunderstood, judged, or losing connection; understanding what’s happening without condemning yourself can open up room to choose how you move forward.You can follow through on demanding commitments, build systems, and stay disciplined, yet feel stuck when it’s time to share your voice or begin something that matters. Of course that can feel confusing when you know how capable you are.In this episode of The Recalibration, I share what I’m noticing as I find my voice again, including the pressure to have everything figured out before sharing what I’m thinking. We explore what might sit beneath that pressure and make room for you to bring your own situation through the five-stage Identity-Level Recalibration pathway.Together, we explore:Why discipline and physical endurance can feel more familiar than uncertainty.How fear of being misunderstood can connect to fear of losing belonging.What staying in research and preparation may be protecting.How to explore resistance without shame, judgment, criticism, or condemnation.Practicing a different response in ordinary life, even while something still feels awkward.Questions to sit withWhen you imagine doing the thing you care about, what comes up?What are you requiring of yourself before you allow yourself to begin?What matters to you here that you still want to bring forward?What might you have more of yourself available for?One thing to carry forwardYou can do the hard thing, and it’s okay if you still need room to figure out why this particular thing is hard.“If I could be honest with myself without shame, judgment, criticism, condemnation, what would I acknowledge?”Join me live November 3At 10:00 AM Pacific, we’ll explore how to make room for what matters when you’re already at capacity, with live coaching and space to recalibrate together. Find the training at julieholly.comWork with JulieGet Curious: walk the recalibration pathway with your own changing condition through this free guided reflection, no sign-in or email required. Try it at julieholly.comRecalibration Conversation: a free conversation with Julie to talk through what’s shifting for you right now. Schedule at julieholly.coThe Recalibration Collective: Julie’s community for high-capacity humans, with two monthly trainings and a book club. Join here

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