Lesson Seventy-Seven: Saying "Should" Opens the Door to Guilt

Potential Awaits

Potential Awaits
Lesson Seventy-Seven: Saying "Should" Opens the Door to Guilt
Sep 17, 2026 Season 3 Episode 77
Sue Wedsworth

Could one little word be creating a barrier to your success?

“I should be doing more.” “I should be further ahead.” “I should be able to handle this.”

In this episode of Potential Awaits, Sue Wedsworth explores how “should” opens the door to guilt—and how the self-criticism that follows can create cracks in our confidence, fuel self-doubt, and make taking action harder.

Through an honest reflection on her return to the podcast, Sue shares how she’s moving away from perfectionism but still choosing to do her best without demanding she do everything.

Discover how to question the expectations you’re carrying, take responsibility without tearing yourself down, and move beyond “should” to a purposeful next step.


If you’re ready to move beyond what’s holding you back and create meaningful change in your life or work, visit www.suewedsworth.com to connect with Sue Wedsworth.

As a Success Coach, Keynote Speaker and Performance Trainer, Sue helps professionals and entrepreneurs recognize and remove the hidden barriers that undermine their confidence, decisions and performance.

Through coaching, speaking and interactive workshops, Sue helps individuals and teams think clearly, act confidently and perform consistently—without burning out.

If you’re ready to break through the barriers standing between you and your potential, Sue would love to hear from you.

Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-Seven: Saying "Should" Opens the Door to Guilt 20:48 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-Six: Micro-Recovery: The Skill that no one Talks about 16:12 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-Five - Pressure vs Burnout- Knowing the Difference 12:51 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-Four - The Positivity Absorption Problem 10:34 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-Three - Why Smart People Self-Sabotage 9:56 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy - Two: Stress Defense: Under Pressure 10:00 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-One - The Goal within the Goal 9:42 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy - The Curious Case of Procrastination 10:30 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Nine - A Million Dollar You! 17:18 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Eight - Perfectionism isn't Perfectly Harmless 22:16 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Seven: Don't be Fooled - ScammerWatch 22:17 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Six Break Through Procrastination. 17:27 Episode Artwork Lesson 65 - From Worry to Wallet 16:47 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty Four - What Drives You? 13:24 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Three - Power up your Motivation 15:32 Episode Artwork Lesson 62- Clear Space, Clear Mind 15:49 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-One: Overcoming Workplace Toxicity 16:52 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty - Emotional Control thru a Negative Minefield 10:32 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty -Nine - Changing Limiting Beliefs 18:03 Episode Artwork Lesson - Fifty Eight - Unpacking Insecurity 11:38 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty - Six Combating Imposter Syndrome 16:17 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Five - Elbows Up 11:57 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Four -SAD or Happy - You can Choose 15:33 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Three - New Year, New G.A.M.E. 15:52 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Two - Get Ready for Christmas 13:42