For years, I didn’t realize I was settling.
On the outside, my life looked like success: a Fortune 500 leadership role, financial security, and a picture-perfect lifestyle. But inside, I was betraying my own truth—for comfort, approval, and fear of the unknown.
In this episode, I open up about the many ways I settled in my career, marriage, and friendships—and how I finally stopped. Settling doesn’t always look like struggle; sometimes it looks like achievement. The real question is: do you feel energized and alive, or drained and disconnected?
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The subtle signs of settling (and why most high achievers miss them)
- Why your nervous system equates familiarity with safety—even when it’s unfulfilling
- The protector parts and beliefs that keep you stuck (like the people pleaser, the overachiever, and the sunk cost fallacy)
- Three practical tools to help you stop settling:
- The Alignment Scan – check your satisfaction in career, relationships, and identity
- The Fear Check – separate fear from truth
- Three Decision Questions – uncover whether you’re living for others’ comfort or your own truth
- How to start making micro moves that build safety, confidence, and momentum
Settling doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re strong enough to make almost anything work. But that very strength can keep you in places that no longer serve you. You deserve better. You deserve alignment.
👉 Want to build your Unshakable Confidence? I offer a free 45-minute clarity call to help you gain insight into where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back. If you’re ready to take action, email me at coco@nullcocoduancoaching.com.
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Until next time, remember: Be kind to yourself.