Start the New Year Confident: 31 Days to Overcome Fear, Doubt, and Shift Your Mindset
Well Hello, New Years! 2025 is here and there’s no better way to ignite your confidence than with a 31 day Mindset and Confidence Journal for entrepreneurs to overcome fear, doubt, and shift your mindset.
And I have perfectly curated journal prompts to get you started.
Did you know that the Universe continues to expand each and every day. Like, it’s literally just expanding and getting bigger and bigger as I type this.
It’s continuing to take up space, create new stars and planets, black holes, galaxies, and whatever else it creates.
No limitations.
It fascinates me.
We may never fully understand the Universe, who created it, why they created it, how it can possibly still get bigger and bigger, BUT we can learn from it.
The Universe is audacious. How bold it is to just continue to believe it can expand.
It reminds me that we are limitless. If we are made up of the same elements as the Universe, that means, we have the same space to expand into the lives we want to create.
Ok, I won’t go DEEPER than that, but I think you can see where I’m going with this.
We are infinite, and so are our capabilities and what is possible for us.
If we can dream it, we can achieve it.
Unless…
And yes, I think you know where I’m going with this too….
Unless you are holding yourself back.
We are our biggest roadblock to anything we desire to create, our biggest dreams and curiosities. The possibilities, the opportunities that are presented to us, are all our to grab ahold of, IF we dare to, IF we lead with confidence and belief over fears and limitations.
And, yet, we forget to tend to the one thing that makes or breaks whether we achieve our dreams or not – our mindset.
- How many of us are actually aware of the fears and limiting beliefs and old stories that are stopping us from taking action, keeping us where we don’t want to be, or holding us back from taking leaps forward?
- How many of us are actually making our mindset and confidence a priority in our lives instead of solely focusing on tangible actions?
The answer is most of us.
But, the truth is, that we can only be as successful, happy, confident, fearless, and bold as our minds will allow us to be.
I know you have big dreams on your heart this year. I know you have a vision of what you want to experience and feel in your life and business.
I am here to help you with both the tangible action plans AND in empowering and igniting your inner dialogue.
To get you started, I created the 31-Day Mindset and Confidence Journal—a tool designed with you in mind to help you step into your most confident, empowered self as you prepare for the year ahead. Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to reignite your passion, this 31 day journal will guide you through the transformative process of shifting your mindset and building unshakable confidence.
As entrepreneurs, our biggest challenges often come from within. Fears of failure, imposter syndrome, and the persistent belief that we’re not good enough can hold us back from taking bold action. It’s the biggest hangup I see with my clients (and with myself!)
You already have everything you need to succeed. The power lies in recognizing and addressing the thoughts that are keeping you stuck and rewriting the stories you’ve been telling yourself.
Now’s the perfect time to set the intention to shift your mindset. As you are creating your vision board for the New Year, you will become aware of all the fears that are holding you back. In order to have the vision board life, you need to start chipping away at the fears so you can step into your future self.
Let’s take a closer look at how our inner beliefs and thoughts are keeping you where you are or veering you off your desired path so that you can instead step into your New Year goals and dreams.
How Common Fears and Limiting Beliefs Hold Us Back
We all carry fears and doubts that can feel paralyzing, especially when stepping into the unknown world of entrepreneurship. These limiting beliefs and old stories come from years and basically, lifetimes of stories we’ve told ourselves, interpretations of life experiences we’ve had, and things we’ve learned along the way from our families, friends and communities.
We’ve internalized them, practiced them, and used them as a filter when it comes to making decisions and taking actions. The way our minds and nervous systems work is to “check-in” on whether it is safe to experience something. We use our belief system and old stories as a system to check to see if any action we take and decision we make is “safe” and will yield the result we desire. Our minds and inner systems are always trying to predict if what we are embarking on is a sure thing with a favorable result.
We are always afraid of an unfavorable outcome, of being judged, of being found to be lacking, of failing – all which would mean that we are “weaker” or “flawed, and in nature (think a pack of coyotes) you never want to be the one that is not “fit” like the rest of the pack.
Our fear based thoughts have a direct impact on the decisions we make, the actions we take, and if we even take action at all in our business or towards any lofty dream.
These limiting beliefs often show up as thoughts like:
- “What if I fail?” The fear of failure can stop you from even starting or taking risks that could move your business forward.
- “I’m not good enough.” This belief can lead you to undervalue your skills, hesitate to show up, or avoid charging what you’re worth.
- “What will people think?” The fear of judgment can hold you back from sharing your ideas, being visible, and growing your audience.
- “I don’t know enough yet.” This common feeling of inadequacy can make you endlessly prepare instead of taking action.
See how they can directly impact how we move forward?
I will say this: these fears are normal, but they don’t have to define your path. At any point in time you can choose to think differently. You can identify and address these limiting beliefs, and then you can create space for growth, clarity, and confidence. The key is shifting your focus from fear to possibility.
The 31 Day Mindset and Confidence Journal is here to help you do exactly that.
Why Mindset and Confidence Matter in Business
When it comes to building a successful business, your mindset is everything. As I mentioned above, overcoming fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs can directly impact your visibility, sales, and revenue. And with any business as an entrepreneur, we don’t want ANYTHING getting in the way of making an impact, helping others, and having a thriving and successful business. Starting a business requires us to step out of our comfort zone and in order to do that we need to lead with unwavering confidence and courage.
Let’s look specifically at 10 ways that focusing on your mindset will transform your business this next year to empower you along the way:
- Increased Visibility: Confidence allows you to show up consistently and authentically, helping you connect with your audience. When you aren’t afraid of judgement or failing, or whether you know enough, you can trust yourself to show up and just share your gifts with the world so more and more people can know about you and your business and get the support and solutions you can help them with.
- Clearer Decision-Making: With a focused mindset, you can make decisions faster and with more clarity. As entrepreneurs we have to make countless decisions everyday. Not filtering every decision through your fear-based thoughts, will help you stay focused on what is best for you and what you desire, and avoid comparisonitis, envy, or fear that the actions you take will be judged or received poorly by others. This ensures alignment with your heart and soul desire, your mindset, and your actions.
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Shifting your thoughts helps you believe in your skills and expertise. When you shift to thinking about all you are capable of, all the experiences, unique talents, skills, and gifts you already have, you won’t waste time trying to learn new things, figure out what you don’t know, waste money on courses, etc. Instead you will have more time to make an impact and lead with what you already have in you.
- Higher Sales: Confidence in yourself translates to confidence in your offers, and confidence in getting visible, which directly impacts sales. And who doesn’t want more sales?!
- Greater Productivity: When you clear mental blocks, you become more efficient and productive. When you aren’t overanalyzing everything, second guessing your plan of action, judging yourself, worrying about what other people will think, you can be more productive and stay true to the strategy that aligns with your vision. Action becomes easier.
- Stronger Boundaries: A confident mindset helps you say “no” to distractions and focus on what matters. FOMO, fear of what others will think, fear of letting people down, the belief that you need to do all the things….These are all time and energy sucks. When you no longer entertain these thoughts, you can confidently set boundaries so that you stay true to your plan and to what is best for you.
- More Opportunities: Showing up with a positive, empowered mindset attracts opportunities and collaborations. Who doesn’t want more opportunities?! When you aren’t closed off to new experiences because of fear or stories around your capabilities, you are more open to trying new things, to explore, and to say yes to things that sound exciting and right for you. We aren’t always aware of all the things we cut ourselves off from because we are too scared to put ourselves out there.
- Better Problem-Solving: A strong mindset allows you to approach challenges with resilience and creativity. When things don’t go as planned, your mindset will be the determining factor on how you face it. If you are afraid a challenge means you are lacking or that you failed, you’ll spend more time in defeat than you will in getting back on the horse and trying again or trying to find a new solution or creative new approach.
- Consistent Momentum: Mindset work helps you stay motivated and focused, even when things feel hard. I think this one is obvious. When you have fear, or imposter syndrome, or keep telling yourself why it won’t work out or why you can’t do anything…you are blocking your momentum and stopping yourself in your tracks. It’s a momentum killer. But empowered beliefs are a natural fuel for action.
- Aligned Actions: Overcoming doubts allows you to take bold, intentional steps toward your goals. Fears and limiting beliefs are liars. There, I said it. They aren’t truth. They are based on stories you are telling yourself, or beliefs from others. You can’t be in alignment with your vision or new goals if you are focusing on negative thought patterns. When you can release those doubts, you can align with you actually achieving that goal and dream.
See how shifting your mindset will transform how you approach your life and business and move forward?
Achieving Your New Year's Life and Business Goals
As you look ahead to the new year, it’s natural to set big, exciting goals for your life and business. But achieving those goals isn’t just about taking action—it’s about BECOMING the version of yourself who already has the confidence, belief systems, and mindset to take those actions.
The truth is, the journey to success requires more than strategy; it demands internal transformation. What you experience in your external world is a mirror to what you are experiencing in your internal world. To create the life and business vision you desire, you must trust in your abilities, embrace your unique voice, and believe in your right to do things your way. Shifting your mindset, thought patterns, and belief systems will align you with the version of yourself who shows up boldly, makes empowered decisions, and takes purposeful steps toward success.
When you prioritize your mindset, you’re not just achieving goals—you’re stepping into the person you’re meant to be. (And she is waiting for you!)
How 31 Days of Journaling Can Transform Your Mindset
The 31-Day Mindset and Confidence Journal is designed to help you overcome the thoughts and fears holding you back—one powerful prompt at a time. By dedicating just a few minutes each day to reflection, you’ll:
- Uncover and address hidden fears of failure, judgment, or not feeling good enough.
- Gain clarity on what you want to achieve and what’s holding you back.
- Shift your mindset to focus on strengths, opportunities, and actions.
- Build consistent habits that align your thoughts with the business success you desire.
Each journal prompt acts as a gentle nudge to explore your thoughts, challenge your doubts, and replace them with empowering beliefs. Small, consistent shifts add up—and by the end of 31 days, you’ll feel more confident, focused, and ready to take bold action. The specific prompts are designed in a specific order to build on the work that you did in previous days, so that you start seeing results and shifts as each day passes.
Don’t be afraid (see what I did there?) to sit and reflect on these journal prompts. I know it can be hard to actually face our fears. Believe me, I’ve been doing this journal myself and, UGH!, I want to do anything – even scrub the toilets – over actually facing some of my fears head on. BUT, once you do, they have less power over you and it will give you space to start embracing new thoughts and beliefs.
There is relief on the other side of acknowledging your fears and consciously doing the work to rewire your thoughts. It’s like letting go of really heavy baggage and finally taking a big sigh of relief. Make this part of your daily ritual so it becomes a habit and an intention you commit to each day.
After 31 days you WILL start to see a positive change in your mindset, confidence, perspectives, mental health, and energy.
Start Your Journey
If you’ve ever felt like fears and doubts are holding you back, this journal is for you. One prompt a day is all it takes to create powerful shifts that can directly impact your confidence, visibility, and success in business.
Transformation doesn’t happen overnight, but every small step brings you closer to the business and life you desire. Are you ready to rewrite your story and step into your full potential?
Let’s begin this journey together—31 days, one mindset shift at a time.
Cheers to 2025!
Conclusion and Next Steps
Don’t forget to download the 31 Day Mindset and Confidence Journal for new and aspiring female entrepreneurs.
And here are additional articles from THE JOURNAL that will help you as you prepare your mindset and business for the new year:
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur
21 Ways to Ignite Confidence as a Woman in Business
6 Ways to Shift from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset
Freedom Masterclass (My most popular masterclass to date!)
AND…If you would like to overcome imposter syndrome and ignite your confidence and mindset for the New Year, plus accountability and strategic planning, check out BREAKTHOUGH or sign up for a free 30 minute momentum call today.
It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines and start seeing the results you desire!
