EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 16 MIN
Why Self-Improvement Makes You Feel Broken (And What To Do About It)
from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde
Why does self-improvement sometimes make us feel like we are never enough?In this thought-provoking episode, licensed therapist and author of The Process of Unbecoming, Lacey Kelly, explores the hidden downside of self-help culture and why the constant pressure to “fix yourself” can create a damaging cycle of self-doubt and dissatisfaction.This conversation challenges the belief that you are broken and need endless improvement. Instead, it offers a healthier perspective on growth one rooted in self-acceptance, awareness, and reclaiming your inherent wholeness.In this episode, you will discover:Why self-improvement can sometimes reinforce feelings of inadequacyHow the “fix yourself” mindset keeps people emotionally stuckThe psychological cost of constant self-optimizationHow to question the belief that something is wrong with youA new approach to personal growth based on wholeness, not deficiencyIf you are exhausted by the endless chase for becoming “better,” this episode offers a refreshing and healing perspective on what true growth can look like.💡 Ready to step off the hamster wheel of constant improvement?🌐 Visit: https://theunbecominghub.com📝 Weekly essays and resources: https://theunbecominghub.substack.com/#SelfImprovement #MentalWellness #Unbecoming #PersonalGrowth #LaceyKelly #SelfAcceptance #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #InnerGrowth #TheMakingOfMe #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #AuthenticLiving #SelfWorth #PersonalDevelopment
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Why does self-improvement sometimes make us feel like we are never enough?In this thought-provoking episode, licensed therapist and author of The Process of Unbecoming, Lacey Kelly, explores the hidden downside of self-help culture and why the constant pressure to “fix yourself” can create a damaging cycle of self-doubt and dissatisfaction.This conversation challenges the belief that you are broken and need endless improvement. Instead, it offers a healthier perspective on growth one rooted in self-acceptance, awareness, and reclaiming your inherent wholeness.In this episode, you will discover:Why self-improvement can sometimes reinforce feelings of inadequacyHow the “fix yourself” mindset keeps people emotionally stuckThe psychological cost of constant self-optimizationHow to question the belief that something is wrong with youA new approach to personal growth based on wholeness, not deficiencyIf you are exhausted by the endless chase for becoming “better,” this episode offers a refreshing and healing perspective on what true growth can look like.💡 Ready to step off the hamster wheel of constant improvement?🌐 Visit: https://theunbecominghub.com📝 Weekly essays and resources: https://theunbecominghub.substack.com/#SelfImprovement #MentalWellness #Unbecoming #PersonalGrowth #LaceyKelly #SelfAcceptance #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #InnerGrowth #TheMakingOfMe #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #AuthenticLiving #SelfWorth #PersonalDevelopment
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