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Jan 2025
33m 33s

226: Your Growth Guide to End 2024

Paris Scobie
About this episode

Join Paris as she reflects on this final day of 2024, sharing her journey of growth and challenges.


Highlights include transitioning to a full-time speaking business, traveling to diverse locations, and deep work in therapy.


Paris emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, overcoming personal fears, and the power of community support.


Do the exercise Paris shares in the episode to reflect on your own year, focusing on three significant challenges and three areas of growth.


Stay in touch with Paris via Substack here!

Grab a copy of Paris's book here!

00:00 Reflecting on the Last Day of 2024 01:13 Therapy Insights and Boldly Owning My Power 02:28 Major Life Changes and Achievements 03:47 Self-Criticism and Personal Growth 04:53 Reflection Exercise: Challenges and Growth 06:30 Growth Through Full-Time Speaking and Travel 14:02 Deep Work in Therapy and Personal Challenges 15:09 Physical Health Struggles and Self-Compassion 22:22 Maintaining Stability and Religious Growth 24:42 Gratitude and Final Thoughts for 2024

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