What if the thing that’s supposed to protect you is the exact thing keeping you stuck?That’s your ego. And no—it’s not arrogance. It’s outdated wiring in your brain that thinks it’s keeping you safe… while it’s really holding you back.In this episode, I break down 5 sneaky traps your ego uses to quietly sabotage your happiness—and I’ll show you how to rewire each one with small, Living95 actions you can actually do today.And I won’t just name them—I’ll give you one simple rewire for each. No perfect plans. No overwhelm. Just daily wins that build new wiring brick by brick.Your Weekly Rewire Challenge: • Monday: Say one honest “no” • Tuesday: Take one imperfect action • Wednesday: Sit with one uncomfortable feeling for 20 minutes • Thursday: Serve someone without credit • Friday: Notice one present momentYou’re not broken. You’re not behind. You just need new wiring. And wiring gets built one choice at a time.👉 Which trap shows up most for you right now? Drop a comment—I read every single one.
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Takeaways • The ego can protect us—but it can also keep us stuck. • Identifying ego traps is crucial for personal growth. • Seeking approval often blocks authentic connection. • Perfectionism can paralyze us from taking action. • Emotions are signals to acknowledge, not suppress. • Serving others helps quiet the ego. • Living in the present is essential for happiness. • Awareness of ego is the first step to rewiring it. • Small actions create significant shifts in mindset. • Happiness comes from reclaiming control over our choices.
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Chapters00:00 - Understanding the Ego’s Role in Our Lives02:01 - Identifying Ego Traps That Sabotage Happiness03:57 - The Approval Addict: Seeking Validation05:24 - The Perfection Prison: Breaking Free from Flawlessness06:45 - Embracing Emotions: The Happiness Hoax08:26 - The Spiritual Snob: Ego in Disguise09:40 - The Time Traveler's Trick.
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