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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 7 MIN

754: The Weight of Should's (Mindset & Self-Care)

from Eat Blog Talk · host Megan Porta

Carrying around endless "shoulds" can feel like a crushing backpack of pebbles. This episode helps you set them down and trade them for truth and freedom. For years I lived under the weight of "shoulds". I should stay in this job, I should be more grateful, I should run my business like they do. It left me exhausted, resentful, and depleted. When I started questioning those shoulds, everything changed. In this conversation, I'll walk you through how to swap shoulds for wants and lighten your load. Action Steps: -Notice your shoulds: Pay attention to how often they creep into your thoughts. -Question the rules: Ask whether a should truly belongs to you or if it's borrowed. -Swap language: Replace "I should" with "I want" or "I choose" and feel the difference. -Write them down: Identify three shoulds and rewrite them into aligned wants or no's. -Seek truth, not perfection: Remember that freedom comes from living your own definition of success. Join the email list for Take The Exit - Be the first to step inside the story! More from Megan YouTube | Website |  Instagram

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