Ep. 95 - 5 Habits Sabotaging Your Growth and Happiness (and What to Do Instead)

Send us Fan MailFeeling stuck can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying so hard to grow, heal, and do better. I’m Keila Aldea, a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, and I’m sharing five everyday habits that quietly sabotage your growth and happiness, even when your intentions are good.We start with comparison, including the social media highlight reel problem and the trap of measuring your step 1 against someone else’s step 20. Then we get real about self-criticism and the inner critic, using a simple example many of us know too well: you miss a plan, and your mind turns it into a character flaw. From there, we shift into overwhelm and why trying to change everything at once destroys clarity and motivation, plus a mindful “one bucket at a time” approach that helps you build consistency.Finally, we talk about lack of self-care and why people pleasing and weak boundaries drain the energy you need for your own goals, and we close with lack of self-awareness, where distraction and nonstop doing keep you from hearing yourself. You’ll walk away with practical replacements for each habit: self-acceptance, self-compassion, mindfulness, self-love, and self-reflection through journaling, stillness, and simple daily rituals. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more women can find the support they need. Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care ChallengeVisit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more!Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need. Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration.I want to hear your thoughts on the show:Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform.Subscribe to the showYou'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.