We Can Do Hard Things 16. QUITTING: When is it time to let something or someone go?
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Aug 10, 2021 Discover the profound power of quitting and how it can be an act of self-care, especially for women facing societal pressures. Explore the tension between ambition and present happiness, reflecting on personal anecdotes that reveal the joy of living in the moment. Hear poignant insights on navigating life transitions, like ending a marriage, as empowering steps toward new beginnings. Embrace the idea that quitting can be liberating, fostering personal growth and deeper fulfillment in your journey.
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Quitting as Self-Care
- Societal messages often promote resilience at all costs, equating quitting with weakness.
- Glennon Doyle challenges this, advocating for quitting as a form of self-care and strength.
Quitting as Responsibility
- Glennon Doyle describes quitting as an act of responsibility, learned through recovery from addiction.
- She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one's peace by quitting things that disrupt it.
Reframing Quitting
- Amanda Doyle points out that the word "quitting" has both positive and negative connotations.
- She suggests we need different terms for positive quitting (setting free) vs. negative quitting (letting down).