What do you base your self-worth on?
If your self-worth is based on achievement, you’ll feel good about yourself as long as you are achieving. If you fail, your self-esteem will plummet.
You may think of yourself as confident in one area of your life, and not in others.
What then happens when you make a mistake in that area?
Inevitably, you will. Your self-esteem and confidence will then come tumbling down like a house of cards, as you have built it on you always achieving high standards and reaching your goals.
In this brief solo episode, I discuss what happens when you attach your self-worth to your achievements, and how following rigid rules sets you up for disappointment.
If you need a self-compassionate break, telling yourself how hard it is sometimes and giving yourself some kindness instead of criticism around a mistake, then you can download a free 4min guided meditation audio on www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/break
Order my book, The Lasting Connection, here
To spend 90 days to develop love and compassion for yourself, join the online course, The Compassionate Couple, here
Find me at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk
Instagram: @the_thomas_connection
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection
Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay
This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media
The Power of Pausing, with Chris Johnson
Follow your passion sustainably to avoid burnout
How to step out of the rat race at work
Rest, feminism, activism and the patriarchy, with Keri Jarvis
Stepping Out of the Burnout Cycle
Perfectionism and Burnout in Female Entrepreneurs
Another chance to hear - From toxic productivity to joy, with Tamu Thomas
Another chance to hear - Healing attachment trauma, with Thais Gibson
Corporate pressures - stay or leave, with Fiona Kearns
The Zones of Comfort, Confidence, Challenge and Compassion
How to Eat Better Without Aiming for a Perfect Diet, with Thalia Pellegrini
Overworking and Productivity
Be Less Busy, Create More Impact with Chris Lovett
Another Chance to Hear - Balance and Bold Boundaries, with Naketa Ren Thigpen
Pausing to Protect Your Energy and Focus
Taking a Break Mid Launch
Breaking the Mould, with Starling
The Dark Side of Drive
How to Burn Bright, Not Burn Out
The Pros and Cons of Perfectionism
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
Your Sleep Guru Podcast
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Men Do Talk Podcast
The Dr. John Delony Show
On Purpose with Jay Shetty