In this episode of Simpler Life Vibes, I’m doing something new… I’m recording this podcast on video for the first time.

Is the setup perfect? Absolutely not. Did I decide to do this about 10 minutes before hitting record? Yes. Am I overthinking it while also trying not to? Also yes.

But that’s exactly what this episode is about.

We’re talking about the fear of how others might perceive you when you show up online, the imaginary rules we create about what’s “acceptable,” and how easy it is to overthink yourself into staying small.

I share:

1. Why I hesitated to start showing up on video
2. How worrying about perception can quietly control your decisions
3. The invisible “rules” we think exist in the online space
4. Why perfection is usually just procrastination in disguise
5. How you can only figure certain things out by actually doing them
6. Why there will always be people who don’t like what you do and why that’s irrelevant

This episode is a reminder that the online world is human-made. The rules? Mostly made up. The standards you think everyone is holding you to? Often just in your head.

If there’s something you’ve been wanting to create, share, or try but you feel like the setup isn’t perfect yet, this is your nudge.

You can improve as you go.

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