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Jan 2025
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3465: If You’re Tired of Struggling: You...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3465:

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's reflections explore the exhausting cycle of struggling to prove one's worth and offer a gentle invitation to embrace self-compassion and contentment. Her perspective encourages a life lived in alignment with values rather than relentless striving, fostering a deeper sense of peace and purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/tired-of-struggling/

Quotes to ponder:

"Could we live gently with ourselves, pursuing a life we don’t need to escape from?"

"We don’t have to prove we’re good enough; we already are."

"Maybe the striving and hustling aren't what we truly need."

Episode references:

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804137382

Atlas of the Heart: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399592555

The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/dp/159285849X

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