Stop Waiting to Feel "Ready" — Say Yes to the Life You Actually Want

Me Ziplining in Cabo in 2009

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you actually want… is a simple yes?

Not a "yes" to something reckless or wild—but a "yes" to yourself. A yes to something new. A yes to the version of you who doesn’t wait for certainty before stepping into courage. A yes to discovery.

As a certified Life and Health Coach, I help people just like you create intentional, bold, fulfilling lives by getting clear on what they really want—and saying YES to the right things.

But before I was a coach, I was just like many of my clients—living by everyone else's schedule, saying "yes" to things out of obligation, and saying "no" to things that secretly lit me up... because they scared me. That is, until a dusty canyon in Mexico taught me everything I now help others uncover.

Let me explain…

The Cabo Zipline That Changed My Life

Historically, I’ve been a bit of a "yes person." Not the kind who agrees with every opinion in the room—but the kind who rarely turns down an invitation.

Wanna go to Japan next year? Yes.

Want to attend a party where I know absolutely no one? Sure.

Ziplining in Cabo? No idea what that even is… but I’m in!

Back in 2009, two friends and I were headed to Cabo San Lucas. One of them asked if we’d go ziplining with her. Our other friend—let’s just call her “the smart one” 😂 — opted to stay by the pool with a pina colada and a good book.

Me? I said yes.

I didn’t even really know what ziplining was, so I started researching it. Big mistake.

Every picture I found looked terrifying. People flying through the air attached to a thin cord over massive forests or steep cliffs. I saw images from Costa Rica with lush greenery underneath—at least there, if you fall, you might land on a leafy bush or something soft, right?

But in Cabo? Oh no. You zipline over dry, dusty canyons. If you fall, it’s just rock. Brown, hot, jagged rock.

Still, I didn’t want to back out. I didn't want to let my friend down—or maybe, deep down, I didn’t want to let myself down.

I Did It Scared. You Can, Too.

On the scheduled day, a shuttle picked us up and drove us to the location. The gear looked just secure enough to cause anxiety, and when the instructor casually mentioned that if your handles come off the cord, you fall too… well, I almost backed out then and there.

But here’s what happened:

• I did it.

• I didn’t fall.

• I didn’t break anything.

• I didn’t pee on myself.

• And…I felt amazing afterward.

I felt proud. Empowered. Like I could do something I was sure I couldn’t.

And that feeling? That moment of doing something outside my comfort zone and realizing I could handle it?

That was the beginning of a shift in how I approached life—and it's now at the core of how I coach my clients.

What’s Your “Zipline” Moment?

Maybe your version of ziplining isn’t physical. Maybe it’s emotional. Relational. Professional.

Maybe it’s:

• Having that hard conversation you’ve been avoiding

• Setting a boundary with a family member or boss

• Ending a relationship that’s keeping you stuck

• Starting the business you’ve been dreaming of for years

• Finally prioritizing your health after years of putting others first

Most of us wait to feel “ready.” We think we need confidence first. But here’s the truth: confidence is a byproduct of courage.

You take action. You do the scary thing. You get through it. And then you feel confident.

Not the other way around.

Why We Don’t Say Yes (Even When We Want To)

I’ve coached people through all kinds of “zipline” moments. And while the circumstances vary, the internal roadblocks are often the same:

• Fear of judgment (“What will people think if I go for this?”)

• Perfectionism (“I need to have everything figured out first.”)

• Self-doubt (“What if I fail?”)

• People-pleasing (“I don’t want to disappoint anyone.”)

• Guilt (“Is it selfish to want this?”)

Sound familiar?

Here’s what I want you to know: You don’t need to be fearless.

You just need to be willing.

Willing to trust yourself.

Willing to try.

Willing to risk feeling uncomfortable in the short term for something meaningful in the long term.

What Coaching Does That Motivation Can’t

You can listen to all the podcasts, read all the self-help books, and write all the affirmations in your journal. But if you want lasting change, you need more than motivation—you need support, clarity, and accountability.

That’s where coaching comes in.

As your life and health coach, I help you:

• Get clear on what you actually want—not what you think you “should” want

• Identify the fears and patterns that are keeping you stuck

• Build habits that align with your goals

• Say “yes” to the things that will move you forward—and “no” to what no longer serves you

• Take bold, imperfect action—and grow from it

Your Next Brave Step Starts Here

Right now, you might be standing at the metaphorical edge of a canyon. The zipline is in front of you. It looks wobbly. You’re not sure you’ll make it. Part of you wants to walk back to the resort and sit by the pool.

But another part of you—the part you called in when you opened this blog—knows you’re meant for more.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step.

🎯 That step? Book a free 30-minute Discovery Call with me.

It’s not a commitment. It’s a conversation. We’ll talk about where you are, what you want, and what’s getting in the way. And I’ll share how coaching could help you bridge that gap.

📅 Click here to schedule your call.

Let’s find your version of the “yes” that changes everything.