Episode 42 - The Lies Smart Women Tell Themselves That Keep Them Stuck

SummaryJoanna explores the common lies smart women tell themselves to stay stuck in unfulfilling situations, despite feeling a whisper for change. She shares personal stories, debunks these myths, and offers empowering questions and insights to inspire women to embrace their next chapter.Key TopicsCommon lies women tell themselves to stay in unfulfilling situationsThe importance of self-trust and listening to inner whispersDebunking myths about gratitude, tiredness, responsibility, and self-figuringThe significance of embracing uncertainty and plot twists in lifePractical questions to reflect on for personal growthThe Common LiesLie 1: "I should be grateful."Lie 2: "Maybe I'm just tired."Lie 3: "It would be irresponsible to change things."Lie 4 "I should have figured this out by now."Journal Prompts1. What story re you currently telling yourself about why you need to stay where you am?2. If you stopped trying to be sensible for a moment… what truth might be trying to surface?3. If you trusted yourself more… what decision might you be ready to explore?Universal GuidanceThe Ace of Wands represents new beginnings, inspiration and creative fire.In the traditional tarot imagery, a hand emerges from the clouds holding a wand that is beginning to sprout leaves.It’s the symbol of a spark.Not the finished masterpiece.Not the whole plan.Just the moment where something inside you comes alive.The Ace of Wands is the moment when an idea, a desire or a vision begins to take hold.And it often arrives before you know exactly what to do with it.Which is why so many people ignore it.Because the Ace of Wands doesn’t arrive with a ten-step plan.It arrives with energy.With curiosity.With a sense that something inside you is waking up.And when you think about the lies we talked about in today’s episode, many of them are the stories we tell ourselves to extinguish that spark.We tell ourselves we should be grateful.We tell ourselves we’re just tired.We tell ourselves it would be irresponsible.But the Ace of Wands reminds us that every extraordinary life begins with a single spark of truth.A moment when you acknowledge:There is something more for me.So if you’re listening today and something inside you has been whispering…Maybe this card is simply an invitation to honour that spark instead of dismissing it.You don’t need the whole staircase.You don’t need the entire plan.You just need to be willing to hold that spark… and see where it leads.🙌🏼 Loved this episode?If this resonated with you, I would be so grateful if you could:✨ Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode✨ Rate and review — it helps more women find this space✨ Share this episode with a friend who’s on the edge of something extraordinary🌐 Connect with MeLet’s keep this conversation going!📸 Instagram: @becomingnoordinarywoman🌍 Website: www.joannapetrierout.com💌 Email: [email protected]