I've been struggling with challenges I didn't expect since coming back from my year-long sabbatical away from social media and business, so here's a check-in on how I'm REALLY doing and what I've learned in the last couple of months… ♡ What's in this video: 00:00 My Mental Breakdown lol
00:35 Why I'm Making This Video
02:54 Why I Don't Trust Myself
06:06 How I'm Self-Sabotaging
09:05 My Old Identity Keeps Me Safe
10:38 Which parts of your past identity helped you feel safe?
11:59 Breaking the Formula
13:09 Your Nervous System Keeps You Safe
14:14 Why I Feel Frozen
17:23 Being a Student Again
18:12 Content doesn't need to be "complete"
19:16 Great Art Opens Conversation
21:03 Creating Content YOU Want to See
22:29 Being a Complete Person
25:15 180 Shifts Are Unrealistic
26:02 Being a Student of Life
26:55 Creating Content for Yourself, Not Others
27:43 Why I'm Afraid to Post
30:01 Authenticity is hard. ♡ Resources and Creators Mentioned: Amanda Bucci: https://www.instagram.com/amandabucci
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