How to Stop People-Pleasing and Embrace Your True Self as a Creative Freelancer {Ep. 81}

If you're a self-defined people-pleaser, struggling with your identity as a Creative, then this episode is for you. I'm diving deep into what it means to be YOU.  We'll explore how creatives like you are often taught to think and feel a certain way, which leads to a disconnect between their intellectual and emotional selves. I'll share three startling statistics about the struggles many face with identity, self-worth, and confrontation, and how these affect creatives specifically.  Through a bit about my own personal journey and incorporating professional insights, we'll uncover the importance of listening to your body's true desires and how to overcome external validation and people-pleasing habits. This episode is all about finding the courage to embrace your true self, set boundaries, and live a life full of joy and authenticity. 02:01 Understanding Identity Struggles 02:38 The Pressure to Prove Yourself 03:43 Confrontation and Truth 04:58 Personal Journey and Realizations 07:49 Breaking Free from Expectations 10:20 Embracing Your True Self 15:12 Practical Steps to Reconnect 18:26 The Bigger Picture Resources Your Next Step: Book a free call with me to chat about creating YOUR plan  Free Interactive Guide: "12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract" Scripts for what to say when you need more space and time Get on the Waitlist for the 8-Week Contracts Course A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words: The Statistics >>>  Hi! I'm Sheila, your guide to a Joyful and Thriving™ creative life! I have lots of titles: attorney, social worker, coach, consultant, keynote speaker, educator. And while I'm proud of those titles, I am a human first and a title second – just like you. I want to help you reset expectations, set boundaries, and make aligned decisions, so you can streamline and focus your energy on the people, projects, and pay that actually matter to you.  Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson | LinkedIn Rate this podcast/episode on Apple Podcasts, or leave feedback here, and be sure to leave me a voice note with a question for me to answer in a future episode!