Why We Struggle

Identity

Why we tie our value to achievement, comparison, and external validation. These struggles sit at the root of so many others—the need to prove ourselves, the fear of falling behind, and the quiet belief that we're not quite enough.

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Why We Struggle with Change

We know change is necessary, even want it, yet resist it anyway. Understanding our complicated relationship with transformation.

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Why We Lose Touch with Who We Are

Somewhere along the way, we forgot what we actually like, want, and believe. Understanding how we drift from ourselves.

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Why We Seek External Validation

Likes, praise, approval, recognition. Why do we need others to confirm what we should be able to feel ourselves?

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