Are you afraid of being yourself in the world? Do you constantly struggle to feel “good enough”? If so, join me in talking about why we, as women, try so hard to stay within the lines of what is acceptable, the toll that striving takes on our lives, and the rewards of blooming outside the lines. Hosted by Deb Lang, a licensed psychologist who has worked with women for over 30 years. In this episode, Deb illustrates stepping outside the lines using her decision to start a podcast—something she said she would never do.

Key points:

Women are socialized to please and stay within the lines of what is seen as acceptable.

Stepping outside those lines is often difficult, as self-worth is often linked with approval and safety.

Disconnecting self-worth from approval is often expansive—allowing women to bloom and trust their own wisdom.

You deserve to be you—even if others disagree.

To learn more from Deb

¨ Visit her website https://creatingchoicesdeblang.com/ for information on her online courses and free info sheets and guides designed to support you as you navigate life’s challenges.

¨ To explore your beliefs about self-care, check out her free guide https://creatingchoicesdeblang.com/finding-time-for-self-care/

¨ If you struggle with feeling good enough, check out her book Never Enough—Separating Self-Worth from Approval.

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