The Domino Effect: How One Decision Can Transform Your Life

Today’s post is going to be real and raw—one that might hit home for a lot of you. It's all about embracing your worth and making the shifts necessary to live a life you truly love.

I remember the exact moment I realized something had to change. I was working out at our old house, going through the motions, when a thought hit me like a ton of bricks: I need to step up, own my worth, and stop holding myself back. Maybe you're feeling the same way? Maybe you’ve been selling yourself short too.

I want to share a story about one of my closest friends. She was doing incredible things—thriving in her career, lighting up with happiness, and just radiating positivity. What I noticed was that she had made a bold decision: she said "no more" to the things that were holding her back. She left her career, not because it was bad, but because it wasn’t serving her growth anymore.

Her transformation inspired me to take a long, hard look at my own path. I had been coaching for over ten years, and while I loved it, I felt like I wasn’t growing anymore. I had this passion project on the side, The Daily Grind, which my husband and I started. It felt like there was so much potential there, but I wasn’t giving it the attention it deserved. I knew deep down that it was time for a shift.

Let me be clear: I didn’t quit coaching. I shifted. If you’re in a place where you feel stuck or like something is holding you back, you might need a shift, too. After a decade in the same space, I realized I was tethered to something that was no longer allowing me to grow.

That little side hustle, The Daily Grind, became my main focus, and it has brought so much fulfillment. When you listen to that little inkling inside, that feeling in your heart that tells you it’s time for something new, incredible things can happen.

Watching my friend’s transformation had a ripple effect. As she shifted into a new career, she became happier, more confident, and even saw her income skyrocket. When you focus on something that excites you, the rest of your life starts to align. Whatever you water, grows, right?

Her confidence didn’t just improve her income; it affected every part of her life. Her health improved, her relationships blossomed, and she became the best version of herself. It was a domino effect that all started with one bold step.

This was a huge realization for me. I saw that once you know your worth and step into your potential, everything starts to shift. The stress you’ve been carrying? It starts to fade. You might even see physical changes, like losing weight or feeling more energized. Your relationships improve, and you start to feel more present with the people you love.

This brings me to my question for you: If you believed in yourself and made a shift, what would happen? What positive dominoes would start to fall in your life? Would your career improve? Would your relationships grow stronger? Would you finally let go of the stress that's been weighing you down?

Maybe your job is draining you, or maybe you're stuck in a relationship that’s not serving you. Whatever it is, you don’t need to quit everything; sometimes all it takes is a shift. A shift in mindset, a shift in priorities, and a shift in how you see yourself.

The first domino in this process is knowing your worth. Once you step into that realization, the rest will follow. Maybe you’ll start working on that passion project, spending more time with your kids, or finally giving yourself the time and space to grow into the person you’re meant to be.

You deserve to feel confident, to believe in yourself, and to live a life that excites you. So, what’s holding you back? What’s the first step you need to take?

I know this post is emotional—it’s bringing up all the feels for me too! But I also know that you have it in you to make that shift. Whether it’s big or small, it’s the start of something amazing. I can’t wait to see what happens when you finally tip that first domino. You’ve got this!