EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 2 MIN
It's Okay to Want More: Ditching Guilt for Growth
from It’s Okay If… Permission Slips for Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Growth · host Matt Gilhooly
It's okay if you feel guilty for wanting more. In this episode, we dive deep into the conflict many of us face when our aspirations push against feelings of gratitude for what we currently have. I share my own journey of grappling with the desire for something different and more meaningful, even when I was in what most would consider a good job. The truth is, wanting more doesn't make us ungrateful; it simply reflects our humanity and our growth. We can appreciate our current situation while still yearning for what’s next, and it's perfectly fine to give ourselves permission to want more without guilt or apology. So, if you’re feeling that pull today, remember: it's okay to embrace that desire and honor your journey of becoming. Takeaways: It's completely normal to feel guilty for wanting more in life and growth. Desiring more doesn't mean you're ungrateful; it simply reflects your humanity and aspirations. You can appreciate your current situation while still yearning for future opportunities. Holding gratitude and desire simultaneously is possible; they can coexist without conflict. Wanting more is an act of honoring your personal growth and ongoing journey. It's important to give yourself permission to want more without feeling guilty or selfish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's okay if you feel guilty for wanting more. In this episode, we dive deep into the conflict many of us face when our aspirations push against feelings of gratitude for what we currently have. I share my own journey of grappling with the desire for something different and more meaningful, even when I was in what most would consider a good job. The truth is, wanting more doesn't make us ungrateful; it simply reflects our humanity and our growth. We can appreciate our current situation while still yearning for what’s next, and it's perfectly fine to give ourselves permission to want more without guilt or apology. So, if you’re feeling that pull today, remember: it's okay to embrace that desire and honor your journey of becoming. Takeaways: It's completely normal to feel guilty for wanting more in life and growth. Desiring more doesn't mean you're ungrateful; it simply reflects your humanity and aspirations. You can appreciate your current situation while still yearning for future opportunities. Holding gratitude and desire simultaneously is possible; they can coexist without conflict. Wanting more is an act of honoring your personal growth and ongoing journey. It's important to give yourself permission to want more without feeling guilty or selfish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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