The Intentional Mind ™ Podcast - For Purpose-Driven Moms Who Want to Live and Work More Intentionally18 Sep 2025

Thriving in the “Not Yet” Stage: How to Keep Your Energy Up While You Wait for What You Want

254 - Do you ever feel like you should be farther along by now? Like you’ve been working hard, waiting patiently, but the thing you want most just hasn’t happened yet?

That “not yet” stage can be one of the hardest places to live. It drains energy, stirs up fear, and makes you question whether you’re really on the right path. But it can also be one of the most powerful parts of your journey if you know how to navigate it well.

In this episode, we talk about how to thrive in the in-between—how to keep your energy up while you wait, lean into a faith-filled mindset, and move past the fears that hold you back + use this season to propel you forward!

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

Why wanting to be “farther along” is such a common struggle and what it really reveals.
The 3 fears that block your progress and drain your energy (and how to overcome them).
Simple shifts to help you stay energized, joyful, and confident in the waiting.
How to be a faith-filled, confident person that thrives in uncertainty.
Stories and tools to help you embrace the “not yet” season instead of fighting it.

This isn’t about pretending the waiting is easy. It’s about learning how to keep your energy, faith, and joy alive so when the breakthrough comes, you’re ready to step into it fully aligned.

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