71 | I Thought I'd Be Somewhere Else By Now

 What dream still hurts to think about?Why does letting go feel like grief?What if the dream did not fail, but changed you?In this episode, Jessica Davis talks about the grief that comes when a dream does not become what you hoped it would. Whether it was a sport, career, relationship, creative goal, or version of yourself you thought you would be by now, losing a dream can feel like losing part of who you were becoming.Jessica shares how anxiety, fear, regret, and self-doubt can make that loss feel heavier, especially when you look around and feel like everyone else is moving forward. This episode helps you name the grief, rethink the story you have been telling yourself, and ask whether the dream still fits who you are today. You will learn how to carry the lesson without letting regret write the rest of your story.What You’ll Learn in this Episode:Why losing a dream can feel like griefHow regret keeps you stuck in the pastWhy your dream may still hold meaningHow fear can shrink what you believe is possibleWhy small wins help rebuild momentumHow to decide if a dream still fits who you are now Got a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!RESOURCES:Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming! JOIN our NEWSLETTER! Get weekly emails about upcoming podcasts, but also how to fight against anxiety!📱 Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | Threads 🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental HealthThis podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients.Links: Anxiety Survival Toolkit:https://www.blockoutthenoisepodcast.com/anxiety-survival-toolkit/Newsletter:https://blockoutthenoisepodcast.substack.com/welcomeDavis-Smith Mental Health:https://www.davis-smithmentalhealth.com/1:1 Confidence Coaching:https://tidycal.com/blockoutthenoise/confidence-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer:  Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical stra...