Episode Description
Is it important for you to be liked by everyone? Do you ever hold back on an idea because you’re terrified of what someone else might say? Or have you made a major life decision — like what career to pursue or who to date — based on what others thought you should do, rather than what you actually wanted to do?
If any of this sounds familiar, today’s episode is for you. If your self-worth depends on an opinion poll, you’ll always feel unstable.
Fortunately, you don't have to let other people’s opinions control your life.
Some of the things I talk about are:
- Why your brain is wired to fear rejection and how it impacts your self-esteem
- The science behind why external validation creates stress and lowers autonomy
- How to build self-worth on a foundation you control
- A mental trick called "The Permission Slip" that frees you from needing others’ approval
- Why setting boundaries feels awkward at first — and how to survive the discomfort
- A simple challenge to help you take back control of your life this week
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