32: The Perils of the Self-Help Addiction Cycle with Adele Wang

School of Self-Worth

Do you ever feel like there must be more to life than just chasing your next achievement? Do you feel as though your constant striving for self-improvement leaves you feeling disconnected and lonely?
In this episode, Nicole and Adele Wang take a deep dive into the addiction of trying to fix yourself and the pressures faced by high achievers.
Through personal stories and experiences, Adele unveils the truth behind what personal growth actually equates to. And why the constant need to control and understand the reasons behind life situations hinders true growth and being.
Adele speaks openly and honestly as she shares her personal experiences of finding true embodiment, of understanding her own sensuality and being more alive.

The TOP Learnings in this episode:

• The downside of self-improvement mantras and their connection to toxic positivity (6:13)
• Getting to know yourself rather than fixing yourself (14:54)
• How to let go of intense striving and what that has to do with rediscovering your sensuality (22:44)
• The secret to living a more worthwhile life (26:43)
• The counterintuitive thing you may not know you’re doing (29:40)

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