3 Things to Remember When You’re Ready to Quit

When Quitting Feels Easier Than Staying

Earlier today, I caught myself thinking about this little podcast I started a few years back: Black Girl Working. Two episodes in and three loyal subscribers later (shoutout to y’all wherever you are), I decided it was a flop. Fast-forward to now, and I’m wondering, ‘what if I didn’t quit? Who could it have helped or impacted if I had stuck it out?’

Looking back, I don’t think I quit because it was pointless. I quit because I couldn’t clearly articulate who it was for yet, or why it mattered enough to keep going when it felt small.

Why We Quit Things We Know We’re Called to Do

I’ve always had a talent, a true gift, for gracefully backing out of things I know I’m supposed to be doing. The moment it starts feeling too hard, too inconvenient, or God forbid, too vulnerable? I’m already cooking up an exit strategy. Baby, an excuse truly hates to see me coming!

Now, don’t get me wrong, sometimes, I really do deserve grace. But whew! Realizing I’ve officially entered the stage of life where regrets about past adult decisions start creeping in? That’s a whole different kind of grown.

Learning to Trust the Process (Even When It’s Slow)

These days, when quitting starts looking real cute, I remind myself: “Just because it’s not happening on my timeline doesn’t mean I’m off track.” If you know you’re called to it, like really called, you don’t get to bow out just because you’re tired, stuck, or second-guessing.

So, if you’re in a space where giving up feels way too tempting, pause for a second. Take a deep breath, let yourself feel your feelings, and then remember these three things:

3 Things to Remember When You’re Ready to Quit

1. The Call Ain’t Cancelled

Life may have happened. You may feel off track or maybe even unworthy of your dream. But if the vision won’t leave you alone, that means it still matters. God doesn’t waste purpose, even when we waste time. You are human. We are all going to make mistakes and go the wrong way. The assignment is still valid, though, and so are you.

The more you lean into it, the clearer your purpose will become. So own it, girl. You might as well 🤷🏾‍♀️.

2. Consistency Over Confidence

Waiting until you feel “ready,” “good,” or “enough” is a guaranteed way to stay stuck. You don’t need to be 100% sure about what you’re doing, you just need to show up. Think about going to the gym for the first time. Everything’s awkward and unfamiliar. You’re just trying to figure out how not to look lost.

But once you keep showing up, it gets easier.

Consistency is hard, but it’s also key. Without it, you’ll never find your rhythm. Confidence doesn’t come from waiting, it comes from the act of showing up, even when you feel unsure. It’s the consistency that changes your life. So keep showing up (especially in the little things), and don’t be afraid to figure it out, even if it’s a little awkward. That’s where the growth happens.

3. Delayed Does Not Mean Denied

Everything is part of the process. All of it. In some seasons, things are moving, the vision is clear, and it feels like everything is finally clicking. One minute it’s happening fast, the next you’re convinced it might not happen at all.

But here’s the thing: just because it feels like it’s never gonna happen doesn’t mean that’s the truth. Feelings are loud, but they don’t always tell the whole story. Timing is everything. Sometimes, the waiting season is less about what you produce and more about who you’re becoming while you wait.

You’re not being punished, you’re being prepared to carry what you’ve been praying for.

The trick is learning how to trust the process, even when it’s not giving what you thought it would give. Don’t confuse divine timing with failure, baby girl. Because you are not late, you’re on your way.

When Confusion Feels Like Failure (But Isn’t)

One thing I’m learning in this season is that a lot of quitting is really just confusion in disguise. When the message feels unclear, the calling feels heavier than it actually is. But the more you stay, refine, and name what you’re building, the easier it is to trust the process—even when it’s slow.

If this hit close to home, if you’ve been tempted to walk away because things feel unclear, I’m hosting a Show Up Different workshop for women who want clearer language for what they’re building and a steadier way to keep showing up.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Come join us!