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The Pressure to Fix

Jun 21, 2025
Explore the pressures we face to constantly 'do the work' and challenge the belief that we must always improve. Delve into the importance of sleep for overall well-being and discover how personalized health solutions can enhance our lives. Embrace experiential learning and trust your inner wisdom, encouraging mindfulness over fixating on perfection. It's a refreshing take on recognizing our existing capabilities.
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ANECDOTE

Taking Break From Self-help

  • Dora Kamau shares her experience of taking a break from self-help books to apply what she already knows.
  • She describes trusting her inner knowledge more than always seeking external answers like Google.
INSIGHT

Pressure To Fix Yourself

  • We often feel pressure to fix or improve ourselves, but we may already have the inner resources to handle life's challenges.
  • Being present without striving to fix can reveal we are more capable than we think.
ADVICE

Trust Your Own Knowledge

  • Try not to use Google first when seeking answers; instead, trust your own experience and knowledge.
  • Write down what you know to empower yourself and supplement with external resources if needed.
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