THE BLOG

Most of us round ourselves down like our lives depend on it. We round down our goals, our dreams, our achievements, our worth, our personality, our impact, and on and on. Here’s what to do instead.

Our need to feel like we belong is etched into our nature as humans. We needed to belong so we didn’t die. That is no longer the case.

Most women play a continuous soundtrack of self-critical thoughts. The lyrics may be slightly different but the tune is the same. And it’s on repeat.

Oh, hey, you gorgeous perfectionist. I see you. I am you. I have and am actively working on banishing this so-called personality trait. Spoiler alert: it’s not a personality trait. It isn’t just who you are.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth. Being uncomfortable. Down to the very fiber of your being, is the only way you will grow. Now, let me say, you don’t have to be uncomfortable. This is not a requirement to living life.

Self-doubt is insidious. And we like to think that self-doubt is an entity outside of ourselves, blackening our dreams and coating us with inaction. When it pops up, we are convinced it’s an indication that we shouldn’t be doing whatever thing we really want to be doing.