Ep. 210: Burning Up The Perfect Good Girl (or when I got suspended in 8th grade)

The Amy Ahlers Show is especially for ambitious, soulful, women that are ready to STOP being so hard on themselves, release self-bullying and embrace their Inner Wisdom. Show notes for today’s episode can be found at www.AmyAhlersShow.com/210   Way back in my middle school days, I was a perfect good girl. Teased incessiently for being the “teacher’s pet,” I struggled to find my way, straddling the world of the perfect good girl and the rebel.   Until I got suspended in 8th grade for doing something (ahem) bad.   Join me on today’s episode to hear the tale and discover: The true story of my 8th grade suspension, a feeble suicide attempt and what my mom said after (remembering this made me do the ugly cry) Why pressuring yourself or your children to be perfect isn’t the answer How to balance a desire for excellence with the monster of perfection   To discover more about your own self-care and values, make sure to pick up a copy of my free eBook, SACRED SELF-CARE FOR MOMS, at www.SacredSelfCareBook.com