(VIDEO) confidence & finding your purpose ft. Shivani Pau
Aug 30, 2023
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Shivani Pau, host of 'A Millennial Mind' podcast, discusses confidence, hustle culture, self-love, and turning 30. She shares her journey with confidence and how it can manifest in different areas of life. Shivani emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with inspiring women and reflects on the expectations she had in her 20s. Leo and Shivani also touch on work pressures, Gen Z's 'lazy girl jobs', and the varying manifestations of self-care.
Finding balance takes time and effort. Prioritize what truly matters to you.
Set realistic expectations and avoid comparing your journey to others. Embrace the freedom to explore in your twenties.
Embrace change and allow yourself to grow. Trust that experiences shape you into who you are meant to become.
Deep dives
Finding Balance and Giving Yourself Grace
It is common to feel overwhelmed and struggle with finding balance in different areas of life. The pressure to excel in every aspect can create dissatisfaction and a sense of not doing enough. However, it is important to give yourself grace and understand that finding balance takes time and effort. Reflect on why you feel this way and identify what areas specifically are causing the most concern. By recognizing the root causes, you can start working towards finding a better balance. Remember that it is okay to prioritize certain aspects at different times in your life and focus on what truly matters to you.
Setting Realistic Expectations
Pressure to live up to certain expectations, whether societal or self-imposed, can be overwhelming. It is crucial to set realistic expectations for yourself and understand that everyone's journey is unique. Reflect on what truly matters to you and align your goals and actions accordingly. Avoid comparing your path to others and remember that success and happiness are subjective. Embrace the freedom of your twenties to explore and experiment. Trust that you are on your own journey, and there is no right or wrong way to navigate it.
Embracing Change and Allowing Growth
Change is a constant part of life, and it is important to embrace it and allow yourself to grow. Your twenties are a time of discovery, self-exploration, and learning. If you feel like you are not where you want to be, remember that it is never too late to make changes or pursue new opportunities. Give yourself permission to evolve and redefine your path. Trust that the experiences you have now will shape you into the person you are meant to become. Be kind to yourself and have faith in your journey.
Balancing Work and Passion Projects
The speaker discusses the challenges of juggling her corporate job and her passion project, a podcast. She talks about the pressure she faced to succeed and the long hours she dedicated to her podcast, even sacrificing personal time and taking days off work to focus on it. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and scheduling time for different aspects of life, including career, relationships, hobbies, and health.
Overcoming Insecurities and Building Confidence
The speaker opens up about her insecurities regarding her physical appearance and how being on camera for her podcast amplified those feelings. She mentions a book called 'The Insecure Girls Handbook' that helped her change her perspective on self-image and self-talk. She highlights the need to recognize that everyone, including successful and beautiful individuals, has insecurities. She encourages self-love, discipline, and intentionality as a means to build confidence and prioritize what truly matters in life.
In this episode we are joined by the lovely Shivani Pau. Shivani Pau is the host of the wonderful podcast "A Millennial Mind", and is the founder of @myperformanceplanner. She believes in the power of using story telling to share motivational, inspiring, and uplifting knowledge to others.
Leo and Shivani sit down (in the spotify studios for the first time hehe) to discuss the following:
Shivani discusses her journey with confidence and how her childhood experience has played a massive role in the person she is today
She shares how confidence can vary and manifest itself differently in in a person's life (confidence in speaking and meeting new people, confidence in being alone, and confidence in physical appearance)
Shivani discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with motivational and inspiring women
Leo and Shivani discuss 'hustle culture', work pressures and the upcoming concept of Genzs having 'lazy girl jobs'
they both discuss the self love movement and how self care looks also manifests itself differently in people
Shivani discusses the feelings she had turning 30 and reflects back on the expectations she had in her 20's and the importance of mindset whilst going through these milestones
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