The 5 Biggest Blocks that Keep Women from Thriving in their Business

Emily Fay
Oct 27
2 min read

Lets move from blocked to flow!

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working nonstop but not actually moving forward in your creative business, you’re not alone. Every entrepreneur faces blocks, the trick is recognizing them and learning how to shift.

Here are the five most common blocks that keep women from thriving in business and how you can start moving through them today

Block 1: Overwhelm & Doing Too Much

Do you keep making endless to-do lists but rarely complete them? Does daily life feel draining and scattered, leaving you frustrated that nothing ever gets finished? Chances are, you’re simply doing too much.

When everything feels chaotic, you create unnecessary stress. Instead of moving the needle forward, you stay stuck in a loop of busywork that drains both your business and personal life.

Shift → Simplify. Focus on fewer, more aligned goals so your energy isn’t spread thin.

Block 2: Perfectionism

Your projects sit stuck in draft mode. You’re waiting for the perfect moment, telling yourself you’re “not ready yet.” But here’s the truth:

You’ll never feel ready, because ready isn’t a feeling, it’s a decision.

Perfectionism delays progress, kills momentum, and robs you of the joy of creating.

Shift → Progress over perfection. Take messy action. Done is better than perfect.

Block 3: Lack of Boundaries

If you’re constantly saying yes to everything: more clients, more tasks, more obligations. You leave no room for deep, focused work. Eventually, resentment creeps in at home and in business. This cycle of burnout squeezes out your creativity.

Shift → Protect your energy. Create clear business hours, set limits with clients and yourself, and carve out protected personal time.

Block 4: Comparison & Self-Doubt

When you’re overwhelmed, chasing perfection, and lacking boundaries, procrastination sneaks in. Suddenly, you’re endlessly scrolling social media, feeling “behind,” and questioning your worth.

This comparison spiral leads to paralysis, watered-down ideas, and never fully showing up in your work or your life.

Shift → Claim your lane. Limit social media noise, remind yourself of what makes you unique, and keep a wins journal to track your progress.

Block 5: Ignoring Your Energy & Wellness

When you ignore your basic needs: movement, nourishing food, fresh air, rest. Your body starts running on fumes. You rely on caffeine, skip meals, and push past exhaustion.

The result? Brain fog, irritability, low creativity, and inconsistent results.

Shift → Build anchor habits. Fuel your body, protect your rest, and move daily to keep your energy and creativity flowing.

How to Start Shifting Today

Ask yourself: “Which of these five blocks feels the loudest for me right now?”👉 Pick just one block to focus on this week.

Here are a few journaling prompts to get you started:

Where am I overcomplicating things that could be simplified?
What small step can I take today, even if it’s imperfect?
Where do I need to set or reinforce a boundary?
What’s one win I can celebrate right now?
How can I support my energy today through food, rest, or movement?

Remember, every entrepreneur faces these blocks but the difference is in choosing to shift.

✨ You already hold everything you need within yourself. By paying attention to your patterns and making small changes, you can reclaim your flow and creative empowerment.

XO- Emily