Mindset Reset: Why “Yet” Thinking Helps Women Follow Through on Their Goals

Women Are Doing Everything — Except Giving Themselves Permission to Begin

There’s something I see over and over again with the women I coach and counsel:

They are brilliant.
They are capable.
They have ideas that could change their lives.
But they’re stuck.

Not because they don’t know what they want — but because they don’t believe they’re ready.

They tell themselves things like:


“I’m not confident enough.”
“I’m not consistent enough.”
“I don’t have the time… yet.”
“I don’t have the money… yet.”
“I’m not bold enough… yet.”


Without realizing it, they’re living in a mental place where everything feels out of reach.

That’s where the YET mindset comes in — and it changes everything.


What Is the “Yet Mindset”?

The “yet mindset” originally comes from the work of Dr. Carol Dweck on growth mindset, but it has evolved into something much deeper for high-achieving women, especially Black women and women of color who are constantly pushing through invisible pressures.

The “yet mindset” is the simple belief that:


You’re not there yet — but you’re on your way.


It shifts your brain from:


  • fear → possibility
  • imposter syndrome → expansion
  • procrastination → progress
  • self-doubt → self-trust


It takes your inner voice from:
“I can’t do this.”
to
“I can’t do this yet, but I’m becoming the woman who can.”


Why Women Stay Stuck — Even When They Know Their Goals

High-achieving women often feel stuck because:

  • They’re carrying everyone else’s needs
  • Their confidence doesn’t match their capability
  • They fear failure (or success)
  • They’ve never seen rest modeled
  • They’re overwhelmed
  • They’ve always had to be “the strong one”
  • They’ve learned to shrink so others feel comfortable


This leads to:

  • Half-finished projects
  • Big goals that never get off the ground
  • Overthinking
  • Perfection paralysis
  • Emotional exhaustion
  • Not prioritizing yourself


The “yet mindset” interrupts this cycle.


The Power of “Yet” in Real Life

Here’s what it looks like in everyday situations:


Instead of:

“I’m not confident enough to start my business.”

You say:

“I’m not confident yet… but I’m learning the skills to get there.”


Instead of:

“I always fall off when I start something new.”

You say:

“I haven’t stayed consistent yet… but I’m building new habits.”


Instead of:

“I don’t know where to start.”

You say:

“I don’t know yet… but clarity is coming.”

That one word keeps you moving forward instead of shutting down.


How “Yet” Thinking Rewires Your Brain

When you use the word “yet,” your brain shifts into growth mode, which activates:

  • Motivation
  • Openness
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Persistence
  • Emotional flexibility


This is neuroscience, not fluff.
Your brain literally becomes more resilient.


Why Mindset Coaching Helps — Even for Women Who Are Already Successful

High-achieving women don’t need someone to give them goals.
They need:

  • Accountability
  • Structure
  • Emotional clarity
  • Someone to challenge the belief that they “should be further along”
  • Support that feels safe, not judgmental
  • A plan that honors their actual life
  • A coach who understands their lived experience


This is why The Audacity Blueprint works — it brings the YET mindset into a structured process that builds clarity, confidence, and consistency.


It’s not about motivation.
It’s about alignment.


Signs You Need a Mindset Reset

If you’ve been experiencing any of these, it’s probably time:

  • You have goals but no follow-through
  • You feel stretched thin
  • You’re successful but not fulfilled
  • You want to pivot but feel scared
  • You keep starting and stopping
  • You’re overwhelmed
  • You’re tired of being strong for everyone else
  • You want clarity, boundaries, and a plan


And most importantly:
You know there’s another level for you — you just haven’t stepped into her yet.


How ThinkWell Supports Women Through Growth & Change

At ThinkWell, mindset coaching is:

  • Culturally responsive
  • Compassionate
  • Structured
  • Trauma-informed
  • Rooted in real psychology
  • Designed for women who are ready for more


You’ll gain:

  • Vision clarity
  • Practical action steps
  • Confidence tools
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Boundaries with compassion
  • A new identity rooted in worthiness


This isn’t surface-level “boss babe” coaching.
This is emotional, mental, and strategic transformation.


If you’re ready to step into the woman you haven’t become yet, this is your moment.

Join The Audacity Blueprint — 6 Weeks to Clarity, Confidence & Action.
Enrollment opens soon at ThinkWellCounselingOnline.com.


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