Are your standard too high? with Dr. Joshua Smith

In this conversation, Kait and Joshua discuss the challenges of accepting compliments and setting high standards for oneself. They explore how their internal narratives and perfectionistic tendencies affect their self-perception and drive for success. Kait shares her struggle with feeling like she's never enough and the fear of complacency. Joshua provides insights into the grading system and how it can skew one's perception of achievement. They both acknowledge the importance of self-awareness and finding a balance between striving for excellence and self-acceptance. In this conversation, Kait and Joshua discuss the challenges of feeling like they are not enough and the impact of past experiences on their self-worth. They explore the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in relationships, rather than trying to change or please others. They emphasize the need to find someone who appreciates and accepts them for who they are. Kait shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, and Joshua provides support and encouragement throughout the conversation. We talk about: Accepting compliments can be challenging when one has high standards for oneself. Perfectionistic tendencies can lead to a constant feeling of not being enough. The grading system can skew one's perception of achievement and create unrealistic expectations. Finding a balance between striving for excellence and self-acceptance is crucial for personal growth. Self-awareness is key in understanding one's internal narratives and overcoming insecurities. Being authentic and true to oneself is more important than trying to change or please others Finding someone who appreciates and accepts you for who you are is crucial in a healthy relationship Past experiences can shape our self-worth, but it's important to recognize that our value is not determined by others Acknowledging and accepting our emotions and experiences is a key step in healing and moving forward It's important to prioritize self-care and set boundaries to protect our well-being Time Stamps:  00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 02:22 The Value of Personal Conversations 09:26 The Challenge of Accepting Compliments 31:03 Striving for Excellence vs. Self-Acceptance 38:57 The Importance of Self-Awareness 48:42 Recognizing Your Value and Self-Worth 01:05:05 Prioritizing Self-Care and Setting Boundaries CONNECT WITH KAIT: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/ Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/ Email: [email protected] Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle Email List: First Dibs on Freebies and Tips! Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelle SnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22 Legion Code: CoachK CONNECT WITH JOSH: IG: https://www.instagram.com/drj.smith/