Were you ever told to be a “good girl” by your family? To please others, avoid mistakes, and keep the peace? In this episode of Through the Looking Glass Podcast, Lavanya dives deep into the "good girl" syndrome, a mindset that many women, especially in South Asian communities, have internalized from a young age.
She discusses the impact of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and sacrifice culture, and offers practical steps to shift away from these internalized habits. But how do you break free from this cycle? Lavanya shares 5 actionable steps to shift your mindset to take your power back! Don’t miss this episode to learn how to prioritize your well-being, set boundaries, and embrace personal empowerment.
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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction
01:12 What is "Good Girl" Syndrome?
02:34 Why you need to stop being a Good Girl
04:50 Mindset shift 1: Be Inconvenient
06:50 Mindset shift 2: Setting Boundaries
09:01 Mindset shift 3: What Do I Need Right Now?
10:32 Mindset shift 4: Stop Saying Sorry
11:58 Mindset shift 5: Sit in the Discomfort
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