75: Overcoming shame to prioritize mental health and build a fulfilling life with Anna Przy
May 14, 2024
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Guest Anna Przy discusses overcoming shame to prioritize mental health and how accepting help leads to growth. She shares how finding love after her mental health journey changed her outlook on life. Setting boundaries and overcoming setbacks like imposter syndrome and anxiety are emphasized.
Accepting help for mental health is vital, despite the shame attached to seeking assistance.
Prioritizing mental health enables setting boundaries to overcome setbacks like imposter syndrome and burnout.
Finding love after pursuing mental health journey leads to a changed perception of living life.
Deep dives
The Importance of Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is crucial in relationships, whether personal or professional. It helps define your limits and establishes healthy communication norms. By establishing and maintaining boundaries, you ensure mutual respect and prevent overextending yourself. Learning to say no and prioritize self-care is essential for maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.
Effective Communication in Relationships
Communication plays a vital role in successful long-term relationships. Being able to express your feelings, listen actively, and address issues openly and honestly is key to building trust and intimacy. Acknowledging when you're wrong and being open to feedback are important aspects of effective communication that foster understanding and growth.
Self-Reflection and Growth
Self-reflection and personal growth are integral to maintaining healthy relationships. Being aware of your emotions, behaviors, and patterns allows you to make positive changes and evolve as an individual. Embracing vulnerability and acknowledging areas of improvement contribute to self-awareness and strengthen the foundation of your relationships.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Vulnerability
Dealing with imposter syndrome and self-doubt requires embracing vulnerability and taking risks. Pushing past fears of failure and stepping out of your comfort zone are essential for personal and professional growth. Embracing imperfection and being okay with making mistakes fosters resilience and cultivates self-confidence.
Setting Boundaries in Relationships
Establishing boundaries in dating and relationships is essential for self-preservation. The speaker shares personal experiences of learning to set limits after years of unsuccessful dates. By maintaining boundaries, individuals protect their authenticity and well-being, fostering healthier relationships. Setting boundaries can lead to honest communication and mutual respect within personal interactions.
Embracing Self-Acceptance and Realistic Expectations
Finding happiness does not reside in achieving milestones or external validation. The speaker reflects on past experiences of constantly seeking fulfillment through accomplishments. Embracing the present moment and accepting oneself offer genuine contentment. Acknowledging the journey's challenges and life's complexities can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling existence.
Sabrina talks with guest Anna Przy about the mental health journey that led to her current ventures. Addressing mental health needs can be a complex process, and the journey is not always straightforward, which can make it unappealing to some. In their conversation, Sabrina and Anna discuss the transition from treating mental wellness as a taboo subject to being open to receiving help and sharing the wisdom behind accepting help. Both emphasize how shame around seeking help causes breakdown before realizing "I'm not okay." Anna shares how finding love and marriage not long after pursuing her mental health journey changed her perception of living life for herself, but also loving living her life with her husband. Accepting the possibility of growing apart from people during your mental health journey is crucial. It is a testament to becoming secure after healing. Prioritizing mental health enables setting boundaries to overcome setbacks like imposter syndrome, anxiety, and burnout from the expectation of constant productivity.
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