The blind spots I didn’t see… until I finally slowed down.
The last few years have been non-stop — juggling work, life, family, and building something I’m proud of.
But not long ago, I asked myself a tough question: “What are my blind spots?”
Whew. The answers hit hard… but in the best way.
This reflection series is the result.
➡️ How I’m Flipping My Blind Spots
Because growth isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about finally seeing yourself clearly.
Eyes opened. Patterns shifting. Real growth coming. Here’s what I’ve uncovered so far — maybe you’ll see yourself in some of these too.
—Terin
I’ve always been the one who steps up.
If something needs done, I do it.
If someone’s struggling, I show up.
If there’s chaos, I hold it together.
That’s not a flaw — it’s part of who I am.
But somewhere along the way, being the one who “gets it done” stopped being a strength and started becoming my entire identity.
The belief? If I don’t do it, it won’t get done.
The reality? I was stuck in survival mode — exhausted, overextended, and holding everything together while quietly falling apart.
So here’s how I’m flipping this blind spot:
✨ Asking for help before I burn out
🗓️ Saying no to protect my time and energy
👌 Letting “done” be good enough
🔁 Building systems instead of becoming one
🤝 Giving others space to step up too
Because I don’t want to just hold it all together anymore.
I want to build something that holds me too.
For a long time, I thought being a good leader meant being the nice one.
The peacemaker. The encourager. The one who made everyone feel good. ✌️
But I’ve learned that avoiding hard conversations doesn’t make you kind — it makes you unclear.
And unclear leadership? It leads to confusion, frustration, and people not knowing where they stand.
This was one of my blind spots: thinking loyalty meant letting things slide.
I still lead with heart ❤️ — but now I understand that leadership isn’t about being liked.
It’s about being honest, being fair, and holding the line when it matters most.
Here’s how I’m flipping this blind spot:
❤️🔥 I’m learning that accountability is a form of care
🛠️ I’m creating spaces that are both safe and high standard
✨ I’m no longer shrinking to avoid discomfort
Kindness and clarity can go hand in hand. Leadership means telling the truth — and doing it with care.
I help others shine all day long — through social, messaging, and customer experience. ✨
But when it comes to telling my story?
I hesitate.
I stay behind the scenes.
I wait until it feels “big enough” or “worth posting.”
The truth is, I’ve been building a powerful brand — just not my own.
This was a blind spot for me: thinking my voice didn’t matter as much as my work.
Here’s how I’m flipping this blind spot:
🎙 Posting from my voice, not just my role
📣 Celebrating my wins — not just the work
❤️ Owning my story like it matters — because it does
Because I don’t want to keep ghostwriting my own success.
I want to show up in the brand and behind it.
I’ve got BDC skills.
Marketing chops.
Podcast ideas.
Fundraiser strategy.
Leadership energy.
Creative vision.
And sometimes I catch myself wondering — Shouldn’t I pick one thing and stick to it?
But the truth is, I’m not scattered.
I’m expansive.
The world needs multi-passionate leaders — people who can pivot, connect the dots, and build bridges between skill sets.
This was a blind spot for me: thinking I had to shrink to fit a single box.
Here’s how I’m flipping it:
➕ Embracing the “and” instead of forcing the “or”
💡 Finding ways to monetize everything I bring to the table
✨ Trusting that the right path isn’t narrow — it’s layered
This season?
I’m not picking one thing.
I’m leaning into all of it.
I’m the queen of systems, scripts, scheduling, and scaling.
But still — I catch myself saying things like:
“I’m just figuring it out as I go.”
“I hope this works.”
“I’m probably not doing it right.”
That’s imposter syndrome talking — and I’m done listening to her.
This was a blind spot for me: thinking I wasn’t the strategic one.
That I was just scrappy, lucky, and winging it better than most.
Here’s how I’m flipping it:
📊 Tracking my wins like data — because they are
♟️ Owning my role as a strategic thinker, not a lucky guesser
💬 Letting confidence lead the conversation
Because I’m not just a doer — I’m a builder. And I do know what I’m doing.
This season?
I’m trusting my own damn brain.
And showing up like the powerhouse I am.
These reflections weren’t easy to face — but they changed everything.
Because the truth is, we all have blind spots. Habits we’ve normalized. Stories we’ve absorbed. Patterns we keep repeating because they’ve always “worked.”
But what if they’re actually holding us back?
So here’s your nudge:
Pause.
Reflect.
Ask yourself the hard questions.
✨ What beliefs or habits are driving you that might not be serving you anymore?
✨ What version of you are you outgrowing?
✨ What are you ready to flip?
You don’t have to hustle your way through it. You just have to get honest — and decide who you want to become next.
I'm doing that work, too. Right here with you.
—Terin 💗