15. Finding Grace and Confidence in Ourselves

In this episode, I reflect on the common struggles and experiences that women share. I start by discussing a recent gathering with my girlfriends where we worked on our vision boards. I noticed that all of us had goals related to self-image, self-worth, and self-confidence. This led me to question why it is so difficult for us to stick with these goals and make positive changes in our lives. I explore the fear of failure and the overwhelming amount of advice and expectations placed on women. I encourage listeners to change their definition of failure and to take things one day at a time, celebrating small victories instead of focusing on slip-ups. I also emphasize the importance of giving ourselves grace and being kinder to ourselves. I share personal experiences with body image and the realization that I need to stop planning to fail and start planning to do the things that will make me feel better about myself. I discuss the power of choice and the need to seek validation from within rather than relying on others.  I hope you love this episode xoxo   Highlights: 00:00:07 - Introduction and the mission of the podcast 00:02:00 - The importance of vision boards and a group activity 00:04:30 - The struggle of sticking with goals and the fear of failure 00:08:00 - The mindset change needed for success 00:10:30 - Giving ourselves grace and redefining failure 00:13:30 - Choosing our own path and staying in our own lane 00:16:00 - Flipping the script and seeking our own validation 00:19:00 - Building self-confidence and making mindful choices 00:22:00 - The purpose of the podcast and the desire for community 00:24:30 - Personal struggles and the need for clarity and peace 00:27:00 - Conclusion and gratitude for listeners' support