Shoulding Ourselves

In this week's episode, Leanna discusses the practice of "shoulding" ourselves—believing we should be different, do more, or already know certain things—which is so common for high achieving women. She explores the reasons behind this mindset, such as high expectations, fear of public failure, and comparison. Leanna highlights the negative consequences of constantly feeling like we should be somewhere else and provides practical strategies for overcoming this mindset. She encourages the practice of curiosity, acceptance, reframing language, and finding purpose and enjoyment in the learning process. As with many other topics, Leanna encourages awareness and self-reflection, urging listeners to notice and question their "should" thoughts. Full transcript available here. Learn more about Leanna here.