78. The 'Suck It Up' Myth & What We Are Choosing Instead

This week’s conversation is a gentle rebellion against that all-too-familiar message so many of us were raised with: “Suck it up. Just get on with it.”We’ve heard it from family, society, workplaces, even from that inner voice that’s been running on autopilot since forever. But what if there’s another way? What if we didn’t have to white-knuckle our way through roles, routines, or responsibilities that are quietly draining the life out of us?In this episode, we explore:💬 The quiet questioning happening in our friendship circles—“Do I have to keep doing this?”💡 The power of conversations that challenge “this is just how it is”💥 How curiosity can crack open new possibilities—in our families, businesses, money stories, and everyday livesWe’re talking about the subtle shifts and bold decisions that come from asking, “Is this really true for me?”Whether it’s the job that’s misaligned, the mental load you didn’t sign up for, or the dream you keep putting off, this episode will help you start reimagining what’s possible.Because you don’t have to stay stuck in a version of life that no longer fits.You’re allowed to question. You’re allowed to want more. You’re allowed to choose again.So grab your keys, your courage, and maybe a coffee, this one’s a conversation we all need to hear.Live Passionately Nat and Mel xxSPLASH OF LIFE with MelARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business?Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47. Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July. Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/SHE BREATHES with NatAnd if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xxYou can find out more about me here:https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/In person session here:https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoomShe Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself.