26. Not Feeling Yourself Lately? This is Why Fun is The Gateway Back to You

Have you caught yourself thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself lately”?I've recently realised something that completely shifted the way I think about authenticity. It wasn’t another mindset hack or productivity tip. It was something much simpler…Girls really do just want to have fun.I keep witnessing how fun is the gateway back to who we really are.In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest lessons my recent Bali retreat queens unknowingly taught me: that our truest selves emerge at the intersection of safety and play. When we feel safe enough to let our guard down and playful enough to stop performing, the masks begin to fall away and we remember who we’ve been all along.We’ll explore:​Why so many millennial women feel disconnected from themselves.​How over-functioning and people-pleasing quietly pull us away from our authenticity.​The science behind why joy expands us (including Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory).​How to intentionally create environments that help your nervous system soften.​Simple invitations you can try this week to reconnect with the version of you that’s been waiting patiently beneath all the expectations.The version of you you’ve been searching for isn’t missing at all, she’s simply waiting until she feels safe enough to come out and play.I can’t wait to hear what you do this week to recreate this intersection of safety and play for yourself. If it resonates, send it to someone who needs a little more fun in her days.With love, Claire 🤍Join my next reset retreat in Tasmania from August 14-17 https://www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/tasmania