Women on Transition

What Limits Us — And How to Break Through It

December 12, 20252 min read

There’s a hard truth many women never realise:

The thing holding us back is rarely someone else’s limitations.
It’s our own beliefs about what we think is possible for us.

Almost every woman I’ve ever coached — no matter how smart, strong, or capable — has experienced a quiet fear of failure. That whisper of “What if I’m not enough?”

Even when we know exactly what to do, fear can freeze us.
And instead of facing that fear, we create stories.

Stories about why we aren’t where we want to be.
Stories about not being smart enough, thin enough, confident enough, young enough, lovable enough…
Stories about why it’s “too late” or “too hard” or “not the right time.”

These stories become the prison walls that keep us stuck.

But here’s the truth I want you to hear today:

Talent isn’t what separates those who thrive from those who settle.
Skill isn’t reserved for the lucky or gifted.
Both can be developed by anyone who is truly committed to rising.

The real barrier is the belief that you can’t.

When you change the story you tell yourself, everything changes with it.

Most women start with dreams — then settle for less.

Not because they’re incapable.
But because disappointment hits them hard.

Disappointment is inevitable when you are reaching for something big. And instead of learning from it, most women use it as evidence to shrink.

But here’s what emotionally mature women do instead:

They let disappointment sharpen them.
They let challenges stretch them.
They use every setback as data, not defeat.

When you discipline your disappointments, success becomes inevitable — in love, in your relationships, in your career, and in every part of your life.

So ask yourself…

Is it time to change your story?
Is it time to stop limiting your life?
Is it time to become the woman you know, deep down, you were meant to be?

If you’re ready for that next level — truly ready — you don’t have to do it alone. There are women just like you stepping into the same journey, rising beside each other, healing together, and designing lives they once believed were out of reach.

And you can join them.

Your Next Steps

If you’re ready to shift your story and step into the life you really want:

1. Attend the RESET Your Life & Shine 3-Day Event
A powerful immersion to break old patterns and expand who you believe you can be.
👉 https://bit.ly/ryl-fs

2. Book a FREE Call With a Divorce Recovery Coach
If you're ready to heal deeply and rise into the next chapter of your life, let’s talk.
👉 https://www.womenontransition.com/free-call-CSM

With love and belief in your limitless potential,
Fiona May

Fiona May Steddy is the founder of Women On Transition.  Fiona has coached over 20,000 women to transform their lives and move on after separation of divorce.

Fiona May

Fiona May Steddy is the founder of Women On Transition. Fiona has coached over 20,000 women to transform their lives and move on after separation of divorce.

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