More Dreams. More Attempts. More Life.

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I read that quote this morning and had to pause. Dreams. Attempts. That’s the simple recipe for a great life. But what stops us?

For many of us, it’s not a lack of ideas. It’s a lack of showing up. Here are four things that try to keep us stuck. And four ways to push forward with God.

4 Things That Keep Us Stuck

1. Fear: “What if I fail?” 

We often fear that we’ll fail, but not even trying is not success. You’re already losing the battle you refuse to fight.

Let’s be honest: fear is a master manipulator. We tell ourselves it’s safer not to try. Not to risk embarrassment. Not to hope too much. But the truth? Not trying is its own kind of failure.  Staying stuck is choosing stagnation over potential.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
—2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)

Your dreams don’t need to be loud or flashy. They just need a willing heart. Even one step forward is a step out of fear.

2. Weariness: “I don’t have the energy.” We don’t have energy because we sit instead of trying. Yet the weary cycle keeps us stuck.

Motion brings momentum. Movement brings motivation.

I get it. When you’re tired—physically, emotionally, spiritually—it’s hard to dream. But what if the weariness is partly because you haven’t moved toward what fuels your soul?

Maybe it’s not that you’re too tired to dream. Maybe you’re tired because you haven’t been dreaming.

Even the smallest act toward a dream—clearing out your pantry, writing one sentence, walking ten minutes—can revive your spirit.

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28 (NLT)

Moving toward Jesus and asking Him to help you start allows faith to grow.

3. Confusion: “Who even am I?” Sometimes we don’t know what to even try or how to dream.

You can’t chase your purpose if you’re distracted by everyone else’s.

We’re constantly comparing. Her success. His platform. Their perfect life. But you weren’t made to live their story. You were handcrafted by God to live yours.

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
—Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

You weren’t created to numb out on snacks, scrolls, or self-doubt. You were created to live awake.

I’ve watched people light up from the inside out—not because they found a perfect diet or the “right” routine, but because they stopped numbing and started noticing. They let go of shame and leaned into God’s design. And yes, many of them started by saying no to sugar and yes to life.

4. Doubt: “Can God really help me?” That’s the wrong question. Instead what if we asked, “God, I know you can help me. Start with helping me to trust you more.”

God can’t direct a parked car. Start driving. He’ll steer.

God isn’t waiting for you to have it all together. He’s just waiting for you to show up. One small ‘yes’ today can open a hundred doors tomorrow.

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”
—Proverbs 16:3 (NLT)

That doesn’t mean everything will be easy. But it does mean you won’t walk alone.

Dream. Attempt. Trust God.

Final Word: Don’t Settle. Show Up. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have all the answers. But you do need to move.

And if you need help? I’m here. As a health coach, as an author, as someone who’s stumbled and gotten back up more times than I can count.

But this blog isn’t about me. It’s about you showing up to the life God has for you. So start today. One attempt. One dream. One step toward the person you were always meant to be.

You won’t regret it.

If your dream is to get healthy, my team and I offer free health coaching to help you get started.

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