(#20) The Big Leap: Overcoming Fear and Stepping into Your Next Level of Success

Summary:In an empowering episode of the "Stop Bending Over" podcast, Rita Marie Mendez dives into the ingrained patterns that oftentimes hold women back from achieving their desired level of success. Rita identifies common barriers such as a lack of consistency, structure, and old behavioral patterns and explores why individuals avoid facing their challenges head-on. Rita Marie emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of one’s inner dialogue and patterns to overcome these obstacles. She points out that the conscious mind only represents a small fraction of our behavior, which is why it's critical to delve into the unconscious motives driving us. Rita Marie further unpacks potential solutions and introduces the concept of a "big leap" for personal and professional growth, underlining the power of open-mindedness and curiosity.Key Takeaways:Recognize common factors that prevent women from reaching their next level of success, including absence of structured routines and avoidance of difficult tasks.Understanding the relationship between surface-level problems and underlying avoidance behaviors is essential.Developing awareness and non-judgmental acceptance of one's actions is the first step to realignment and progress.Rita Marie highlights the significance of external accountability and adopting a solutions-oriented mindset for overcoming barriers to success.The episode encourages implementing intuitive guidance and seeking opportunities for growth during challenging moments.In This Episode: | 0:01:11  | The biggest problems holding women back from their next level | 0:03:01  | What do you do when things get hard? | 0:04:25  | Avoidance behaviors and their underlying wisdom | 0:09:07  | Noticing and observing your own patterns of behavior | 0:14:06  | The detrimental effects of pushing oneself from a place of scarcity and lack | 0:17:03  | Tying value and worth to results leads to overwhelm and exhaustion | 0:20:38  | The pressure to produce results and the negative impact on quality of life | 0:21:31  | Finding a better way to create a fulfilled and connected life  | 0:23:54  | Motivating oneself through intention, accountability, and external support | 0:27:30  | Example of someone afraid to move to the next level | 0:29:17  | Fear of being seen and heard is common Resources:Take Rita's New Quiz: What's Your Intuitive Superpower?"The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks – a recommended book for personal and professional growth.New Money Masterclass coming soon - stay tuned!Please be sure to tag me @RitaMarieMendez on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this episode! I'd love to hear about your experience!If you love the podcast please click below to rate, review and follow - thank you!Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple PodcastsLinks/Resources:Rita's Website: Go to the WebsiteContact us here: [email protected]