How to Stop Ignoring Your Needs and Give Yourself Permission to Pursue the Career You Actually Want | E87 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 13 MIN

How to Stop Ignoring Your Needs and Give Yourself Permission to Pursue the Career You Actually Want | E87

from Working Towards Our Purpose · host Pleasant Podcasts

Have you been ignoring something you've been thinking about for a while? In today's episode, we discuss how to stop ignoring your needs and how to start giving yourself the permission to do the things you desire. After a bout with the flu, I had a lot of time to think about my own life, and thought about some things I've been wanting to do for a while but haven't. I reveal two key questions that helped me shift from making excuses, to taking action. Tune in to find out how you can stop ignoring your needs and start pursuing your passions. No matter if it's something big like a career change, or something small. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way📍 Timestamps:00:00 - Check In01:00 - What I Realized After The Flu02:29 - Reconnecting with Old Desires04:01 - The Power of Joy 05:30 - Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself07:36 - What do you Truly want?09:25 - Overcoming Excuses10:44 - Giving Yourself The Permission12:18 - Moving Into Action13:06 - Closing 💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn:How to stop ignoring your needs Finding a more fulfilling and authentic lifeGiving yourself the permissionImportant self-reflection questionsOvercoming excuses Letting fun drive youHow to move into action 🚀 Start Here If You’re New1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 452. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 483. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 👥How To ConnectWorkingtowardsourpurpose.comWatch on YouTubeSubstackInstagramLinkedInWTOP MerchFeedback Form WTOP.com

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