004 | say it out loud

001 | A THOUGHT

If you’re a creative, an ambitious dreamer, or someone working on something that matters to you, you’ve probably been here before: sitting with an idea—turning it over in your mind, perfecting it, maybe even making quiet progress. You’ve been waiting for the “right time” to tell someone.

But what if putting it into words is the very thing that makes it feel more real?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot with my goal planner and Best Days Club. I feel super confident in the design and ideas, but actually talking about it? That’s where I start to get nervous.

But here’s what I’ve learned—some ideas thrive when they’re shared. When I finally started talking about my planner, even though it’s not 100% “finished,” I realized something:

• Sharing made me more excited and more confident in what I was building.

• It gave me clarity that I never would have had by working with my head down.

• And it reminded me that I don’t have to build in isolation—there are people who want to support me.

So, extra thanks to my IRL friends, fam, internet pals, and even my fave massage therapist for listening to my ideas and cheering me on. 🫶🏾

Why don’t we share our ideas more freely?

Not every goal needs to be shared, and some dreams are meant to stay just yours. Keeping things private can also be intentional and powerful. But sometimes, the fear of sharing holds us back more than it protects us.

For me, it usually comes down to a few different fears:

• Fear of not following through – What if I share something but then don’t follow through with it?

• Fear of success – What if my idea actually takes off, but then I get overwhelmed and can’t handle it?

• Fear of sharing the messy middle – This isn’t a finished piece. I can’t share until it’s ‘done’. (← The creative in me struggles with this one.)

• Fear of judgment or expectations – When it does come to life, what if it’s not as good as I thought? What if people don’t actually like it… or what if they expected “more” from me?

Sometimes, fear even disguises itself as perfectionism—tweaking, refining, waiting until something is “ready” before anyone sees it. But not sharing at all can hold us back from the momentum we need to make things happen.

The energy shift in declaring something

There’s something powerful about saying a goal out loud. It stops being just a quiet thought in your head and becomes something real. The moment you declare it—whether out loud to yourself, sharing with a friend, or even announcing it publicly—you start moving differently.

It’s no longer an if but a when.

002 | A TIP

Give sharing a goal or an idea a try!

While self-accountability is the foundation, sharing your goals can:

• Give you another layer of accountability.

• Invite fresh ideas and perspectives you hadn’t considered (but be sure to balance this and only take what you need)

• Provide encouragement (especially for a personal goal) or a way to check interest and energy around your idea (for a biz idea).

Sometimes, putting something into words is what turns it from a quiet thought into something that truly takes shape.

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003 | A PROMPT

004 | A REC

Start Small
If saying your goals out loud feels intimidating, start with someone you trust completely. A close friend, a supportive partner, or even journaling it to yourself can be a great first step. And if you’re nervous, try sharing your goal in a casual way—without feeling pressure to have it all figured out.

Find an Accountability Buddy or Group
Having a go-to person or a small group where you regularly check in on goals can make a huge difference!

005 | AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Since I’m encouraging you to share your ideas, I’ll also share one of my own for Best Days Club!

I’ve been thinking about creating some kind of online community space where we can connect, share our goals, and hold each other accountable.

I’m not 100% sure what this looks like, but if this is something you’d be interested in, comment below and let me know! 

If I hear back from at least 8 people, I’ll dig more into this idea!