locking in made me really lonely...here's what i'm changing

In this episode of The Stella Rae Podcast, we’re talking about self-improvement, getting out of your comfort zone, adult friendships, loneliness, community, and why not every piece of advice is meant for everyone.I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between learning to be comfortable on your own and actually building meaningful connections with other people. As someone who works for herself and spends a lot of time alone, I’ve realized that being independent is great—but I also genuinely need community, social interaction, and people in my life to feel my best.We’re also talking about why I think some self-improvement advice has gone too far in the “you don’t need anyone” direction, why sometimes you really DO need to try harder, and how to know when you need to push yourself versus when you need to give yourself grace.I share some of the things I’m considering to meet more people as an adult—from trying new gyms and run clubs to potentially starting my own events—and why putting yourself out there can feel so awkward but be completely worth it.Plus: comparing your friendships to other people’s, feeling behind socially as you get older, learning to let go of relationships that no longer serve you, and accepting that cringing at your past self is actually a sign that you’ve grown. https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182#StellaRaePodcast