There comes a moment in many life pivots when your actions aren’t the problem — your mindset is. You’re still showing up. Still putting in effort. Still doing "the work." But deep down, it feels like something no longer fits. Your usual ways of thinking, planning, and motivating yourself just... don’t work anymore.

It’s easy to feel confident when things are clear. When you know what you're doing. When you're getting results. When you're in a familiar rhythm. But what happens when your direction changes? When you’re no longer sure who you are, what you're working toward, or how to measure your progress?

Fear of failure is one of the most common things that holds people back from change. Especially during a life pivot — when you're questioning your career, rethinking your identity, or considering a new path — fear of failure often shows up quietly, wrapped in overthinking, procrastination, or perfectionism.