When Your Past Keeps Holding You Back

So many people feel held back by the same thing.
Not a lack of talent or potential, but a habit of replaying the past.
Old decisions. Missed chances. Moments they wish they could redo.
And without realizing it, they begin to believe the past has already decided their future.

In this episode of Self CTRL, we explore why this pattern feels so familiar, why it keeps you feeling behind, and what can shift when you finally stop looking backward and start paying attention to what is possible now.

You’ll hear a personal story about hitting a dead end, falling into rumination, and slowly learning how to move forward again.
We’ll talk through the mental traps that make you feel stuck, the pressure to “fix” your past before you move on, and why your beginning does not define your outcome.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to:

✅ Let go of past choices that no longer serve you
✅ Recognize when dwelling is holding you in place
✅ Reframe your story so it supports your future, not your regret
✅ See your goals with fresh perspective
✅ Build momentum from where you are, not where you wish you started
✅ Feel confident starting again without needing a perfect plan
✅ Move forward with clarity instead of hesitation

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought, “It’s too late,” “I missed my chance,” or “My past messed up my future.”
You are not alone, and you are not out of time.

You can begin again from here.