47. Stop Proving, Start Choosing: How to Break the Cycle

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of proving your worth?

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked, yet constant need to prove ourselves. Whether it’s proving our worth to others or to ourselves, this mindset can lead to burnout, frustration, and a sense of emptiness—despite all the achievements we accumulate along the way.

We’ll dive into real-life examples of how high-performers often find themselves stuck in the endless cycle of over-proving and why this habit can be so exhausting. And we’ll discuss why it’s important to shift from proving yourself to intentionally choosing what aligns with your true desires and values. It’s all about moving from “I CAN do this” to “Do I WANT to do this?”

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt compelled to prove your worth in your career, relationships, or any other aspect of life, even to yourself. If you're tired of running on empty and want to align your choices with what truly matters, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• How to recognize the cycle of proving yourself and how it affects your well-being.
• Why it’s easy to get stuck in “proving mode” and how this leads to burnout.
• The power of shifting from “I CAN” to “Do I WANT?” and how it changes the way you approach decisions.
• Practical tips on setting boundaries and aligning your choices with what energizes and fulfills you.

Check in with yourself this week: What’s one area where you’re still trying to prove yourself? Take action and start making intentional choices that align with your true self!

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