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#118: Stop Trying to Impress Others

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Today we delve into the struggles and pressures of constantly seeking validation from others. I share my personal experiences and highlight the detrimental effects of comparison and people-pleasing on mental health. In this episode, I present four practical tools to help break the cycle of trying to impress others: sharing your vulnerabilities, being true to yourself, measuring progress against your past self, and finding meaning in your experiences. I encourage you to take actionable steps towards self-improvement and authenticity, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and living in alignment with your values. Join me as we explore how to stop trying to impress others and start embracing your true self.

00:00 Introduction: The Comparison Trap

01:52 Episode Overview: Stop Proving Yourself

02:43 Facing Your Fears: The Key to Mental Health

04:05 Vulnerability: Sharing Your Struggles

07:27 Tool 1: Share Your Junk

14:16 Tool 2: Be Your True Self

19:57 Tool 3: Compare Yourself to Yourself

24:31 Tool 4: Find the Meaning

27:50 Conclusion: Take Action and Live Your Legacy

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg

Resources:

25 Books That Have Changed My Life (post) by Adam Gragg

The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware

12 Tips for Healing After A Divorce by Adam Gragg

If you found this information helpful, SUBSCRIBE TODAY and you’ll receive our Free Video & Workbook Shatterproof Yourself: 7 Small Steps to a Giant Leap in Your Mental Health.

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Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg

Connect with Decide Your Legacy!

Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam’s life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He’s ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.

This show contains content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal or other advice. Decide Your Legacy LLC as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show.

Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

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Today we delve into the struggles and pressures of constantly seeking validation from others. I share my personal experiences and highlight the detrimental effects of comparison and people-pleasing on mental health. In this episode, I present four practical tools to help break the cycle of trying to impress others: sharing your vulnerabilities, being true to yourself, measuring progress against your past self, and finding meaning in your experiences. I encourage you to take actionable steps towards self-improvement and authenticity, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and living in alignment with your values. Join me as we explore how to stop trying to impress others and start embracing your true self.

00:00 Introduction: The Comparison Trap

01:52 Episode Overview: Stop Proving Yourself

02:43 Facing Your Fears: The Key to Mental Health

04:05 Vulnerability: Sharing Your Struggles

07:27 Tool 1: Share Your Junk

14:16 Tool 2: Be Your True Self

19:57 Tool 3: Compare Yourself to Yourself

24:31 Tool 4: Find the Meaning

27:50 Conclusion: Take Action and Live Your Legacy

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg

Resources:

25 Books That Have Changed My Life (post) by Adam Gragg

The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware

12 Tips for Healing After A Divorce by Adam Gragg

If you found this information helpful, SUBSCRIBE TODAY and you’ll receive our Free Video & Workbook Shatterproof Yourself: 7 Small Steps to a Giant Leap in Your Mental Health.

Get free content to start your legacy journey

Decide Your Legacy Corporate & Group Workshops

Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg

Connect with Decide Your Legacy!

Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam’s life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He’s ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.

This show contains content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal or other advice. Decide Your Legacy LLC as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show.

Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

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