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Bonus: Daring to Appreciate: Why Self-Praise Isn't Narcissism but Necessity

July 11
10 mins

Episode Description

EP: 91


In this bonus Thursday episode of the "Shoe Dares Wins" podcast, Michelle Hands takes us on a reflective journey about the importance of self-appreciation and recognizing personal achievements. After a rejuvenating spa day, Michelle realized how hard it can be to sit back and acknowledge the good things we are doing. This episode is a call to action for listeners to appreciate themselves and embrace their success without feeling narcissistic.


Throughout the episode, Michelle emphasizes the significance of recognizing one's accomplishments as an essential part of personal growth. She suggests integrating self-appreciation into daily life as a means of building resilience and confidence. Michelle also delves into the art of accepting praise gracefully and encourages listeners to extend genuine appreciation to others. Her reflections are underscored by relatable anecdotes, offering a sincere and motivational message to adopt a positive and self-assured outlook on life.


Key Takeaways:


  • Self-Appreciation is Crucial: Michelle highlights the need to recognize our own successes and to give ourselves credit for our achievements.
  • Embrace Praise: Learning to accept compliments without deflecting is an important part of building confidence and self-worth.
  • Reflect through Writing: Documenting accomplishments helps reinforce self-appreciation and provides a tangible reminder of personal growth.
  • Spread Positivity: The act of appreciating others creates a cycle of positivity that can benefit both the giver and the receiver.
  • Daring to Try: Michelle shares her initiative of partaking in dares alongside her podcast guests, emphasizing the invaluable experiences gained from trying new things.


Notable Quotes:


  • "I don't think we appreciate ourselves enough."
  • "Maybe on reflection they just like comfortable in who they are and what they've achieved."
  • "So I'm also gonna throw in here about receiving praise again."
  • "It creates like an inner anchor to draw back to now."
  • "So there you go. Your day this week is to go out and appreciate yourself."


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