A New Year, A New Inner Coach
As 2024 came to a close, I made myself a promise:
In 2025, I will finish what I started.
Finish books I start.
A vision I have.
And the online course that had been sitting on my heart for over a year.
What most people don’t know is that I procrastinated launching my course for a long time. Not because I didn’t believe in the work, but because I wasn’t sure anyone would buy it… or if it would even make a difference. I questioned my own abilities. I doubted whether I was equipped to build something online. I worried about the technology, the platforms, the programs — all of it.
My inner critic had no problem offering its opinions:
“You’re not ready.”
“You don’t know enough.”
“What if nobody enrolls?”
“Don’t waste your time.”
At the end of December, I felt that familiar crossroads: continue listening to the doubt, or shift into something healthier. One of my goals for the upcoming year (2025) was simple — finish what you start — and I knew I had to approach this differently.
So I invested in a mastermind with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, their program called LaunchLab. It was a significant investment, and honestly, the financial commitment was the only thing strong enough to pull me out of procrastination. Once I paid, I was all in. Not because the fear disappeared, but because I had finally made a decision that pushed me forward.
That was the moment my inner coach stepped in and said:
“You don’t have to know everything to begin.”
“You can learn as you go.”
“You’re capable of more than you think.”
That shift changed everything.
What I Know….
This time of year brings a natural invitation to reflect on the voice we’ve been listening to — and the one we want to follow moving forward.
The inner critic speaks in hesitation, caution, and self-doubt. It questions your ability. It magnifies your flaws. It creates a safety net by lowering your expectations.
The inner coach works very differently.
She encourages growth.
She speaks to your strengths.
She reminds you that learning happens through doing.
She invites you to trust yourself more deeply.
As we step into 2026, consider making an intentional choice about which voice you allow to guide your focus, your goals, and your belief in what’s possible for you.
Your inner coach is already there. She just needs more volume. She is waiting for you to take action!
This Weeks Mindset Fuel:
🎥The Mindset Mentor
Overcoming Procrastination: A Step-by-Step Guide To Taking Action
6 steps to overcome procrastination. One of the main things that holds anyone back from achieving their goals is procrastination. It is literally the thief of your joy.
🎥 Steve Garguilo
🎥 Steve Garguilo
The Science of Taking Action, . TEDxCarthage
Steve has studied with psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, neuroscientists, and drill sergeants to learn about the science of taking action and what sparks people or holds people back.
Fear Means it’s Go Time: Action Step
Write down one goal you’ve been holding back on — something you want in 2026.
Then ask yourself:
“What would my inner coach say about this?”
“What do I need to start or commit to, to make this happen?”
Use that voice as your guide this week.
Additional Offerings:
If you’re ready to quiet the inner critic and build a stronger relationship with your inner coach, My online course, Crush the Inner Critic gives you the tools to make that shift with clarity and confidence. Join here: Crush the Inner Critic, Transforming Self-Talk for Professional Growth.
Also, starting in February, I will be coaching one-on-one clients who are ready to shift their narrative and finally take action. My goal is to support clients in developing clarity, confidence, resilience and personal ownership. So if you are ready to engage fully in the process and want to grow personally, connect with missy at Missy@themissywest.com to set up an inquiry call.
In Closing….
As the year ends and a new one begins, may you speak to yourself with more grace, more love, more encouragement, and more belief in who you’re becoming.
You deserve that kind of voice leading you forward.
2026 is your year! I am here to support you in anyway I can!
Courage Up!
-Missy
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