Breaking Free from Shame and Perfection: Insights from Kendell Boysen
Being hard on yourself isn't funny, and learning to stop the habit can be life-changing.
Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-criticism and unrealistic expectations? Kendell Boysen, life and recovery coach, is here to help you break free from those mental traps. In this episode of 'Encouragementology', Kendell opens up about the internal dialogues we often have that are anything but kind. She tackles the tough questions: Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why can't we forgive our past mistakes? And most importantly, how can we change this narrative?
Kendell shares her own experiences of waking up to a barrage of self-criticism and how she turned it around by facing her fears head-on. She believes that confronting what challenges us gives us the power to change our thinking. You'll learn about the toxic nature of shame and the unrealistic pressure to be perfect, and how these can sabotage our mental health. But it's not all doom and gloom; Kendell offers practical tips and strategies to combat these negative forces.
From embracing vulnerability to choosing wisely who you open up to, she provides a roadmap for rewriting your inner dialogue. Ready to stop playing the shame game? Tune in and take the first step towards a more compassionate and forgiving self.