Stop Waiting, Start Thriving: The Case for Taking Action Now

Deb Goodge
Oct 5
2 min read

If there's one thing I hear over and over from ambitious moms, it's this:

"I'll start once things calm down."

"I'll focus on me after this project is over."

"Once the kids are older, I'll finally have time."

I used to believe the same thing. I thought strength, energy, and confidence were things I'd work on later, when life wasn't so demanding. But here's what I found out the hard way: life never slows down.

The Truth About Waiting for the "Perfect" Time

There will always be more responsibilities, more stress, and more reasons to wait. The longer I put it off, the harder it got.

I didn't just stay the same — I started losing energy, my confidence took a hit, and even the simplest everyday tasks felt heavier.

That's when I realized something had to change. I stopped treating fitness as a "someday project" and started seeing it as the foundation for everything else in my life. When I made that shift, everything changed.

What Happens When You Stop Waiting

Here's what happened when I finally prioritized my health and fitness:

✅ I had more energy to bring into my work, instead of dragging myself through meetings.

✅ I had more patience and presence with my family, because I wasn't running on fumes.

✅ I had more confidence in myself, which impacted how I showed up in every area of life.

The truth I need you to hear is this: fitness isn't about sacrificing your career or family. It's about fueling them.

When you feel strong and confident in your body, you don't just benefit personally — your family benefits, your career benefits, your entire life benefits.

The Real Cost of Postponing Your Health

Every month you wait, you're not just maintaining the status quo. You're actually losing ground. Your energy continues to decline, your confidence takes another hit, and those everyday tasks become even more challenging.

Think about it: if you had started six months ago, where would you be right now? How much more energy would you have for that important presentation? How much more patience would you have during bedtime routines?

That's what I help my clients do inside my coaching. I guide ambitious moms like you to build strength, energy, and confidence in a way that works with your life, so you don't just survive — you thrive.