Doing our best when things are SO FRIGGIN HARD

Today I come to you as my messy, sick, overwhelmed, very human, and ever-hopeful real-life self!And oh hey- I have a new Instagram page! It is barely birthed but I hope you follow along. Just look for the handle @starfishhypnosis (or click the link). I plan to share more in depth hypnosis & how-to-feel-better content in this new space, and I can't wait to connect with you there.(I'll still post on @starfishyoga with more general life things and, well, mostly my dog.)Back to the pod! In this episode, we explore:Doing your best is enough!Why focusing on what’s right in front of us can be grounding when the world feels heavy (and heavy it is)The difference between ignoring hard things vs. tending to yourself inside themHow joy and struggle can exist at the same time, and must.Things I hope you remember:You don’t have to be “fine” and if the best you can do is work on feeling better in this moment, that's perfectFeeling overwhelmed is a valid response to living in this worldNothing’s forever. Even this.We can do hard things, we can feel joy- and we must.Learn more at LizMcKean.com.You can also connect with me on Instagram @liz.mckean, or send me an email at [email protected].  I'd love to hear from you!All my love and gratitude for this podcast's beautiful cover design, created by the very best & most magical Mo Houston of JoyScout Studio And podcast production/editing masterfully done by Sean Gritters. You can reach Sean by emailing [email protected]