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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2021 · 25 MIN

There's Nothing Wrong With You — Why Treating Yourself as a Problem to Solve is Making Everything Worse

from Overwhelm is Optional · host Heidi Marke

What if the belief that something is wrong with you is itself the problem?Treating yourself as a series of problems to be fixed adds one enormous, exhausting project to an already overwhelming list. And it's a project you can never finish — because there was nothing wrong with you in the first place.why the "fix yourself" approach to overwhelm makes it worse not betterhow self-improvement culture accidentally convinces us we're brokenthe whack-a-mole effect of treating yourself as a problem to solvewhat changes when you drop the project of fixing yourselfa gentler, truer way of being with yourself that actually worksFor anyone who's spent years working on themselves and still feels like they're not quite there yet. You're already there. You just can't see it yet.👉 Free One Minute Marke audio: heidimarke.co.uk/theoneminutemarkeThe podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy.Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle RebellionFocus and satisfaction at workSwitch off, laugh easily and be present at homeSign up for Gently Rebellious Emails here.The Gently Rebellious One-Minute Journal: A simple, powerful way to stay focused on what matters most to you. Buy here Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me.Visit here www.heidimarke.co.ukFree Audio: The One Minute MarkeThanks to Purple Planet for the music.Affiliate Links & DisclaimerSome episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

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What if the belief that something is wrong with you is itself the problem? Treating yourself as a series of problems to be fixed adds one enormous, exhausting project to an already overwhelming list. And it's a project you can never finish — because there was nothing wrong with you in the first place. why the "fix yourself" approach to overwhelm makes it worse not betterhow self-improvement culture accidentally convinces us we're brokenthe whack-a-mole effect of treating yourself as a problem...

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