October 01, 2025

185: Not Being Ourselves Is Burning Us Out - Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest

29 minutes

🎙️ Episode 185: Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest

📝 Episode Description:

In this episode, I reflect on a quiet act of self-acceptance that unexpectedly led to more energy, more joy, and a clearer connection to myself.

Inspired by skipping a high-profile event I once pressured myself to attend — the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (aka CBC Week) — this episode is about what happens when you stop trying to be palatable, productive, or “on brand,” and start honoring your inner truth.

It’s about embracing who you actually are instead of forcing yourself into someone else's definition of enough.

If you’ve ever felt out of place doing what you’re “supposed” to do...

If you’ve ever judged yourself for not wanting what others seem to crave...

If you’ve been shape-shifting for belonging...

This episode will meet you where you are and invite you to return home to yourself.

🔑 In This Episode:

Why skipping CBC Week was an act of radical self-acceptance

How the desire to be understood can lead to self-abandonment

What The Rest Revolution really means beyond naps and stillness

Why self-belonging is more powerful than people-pleasing

How to stop translating yourself for audiences who don’t speak your language

Why honoring your truth strengthens your intuition

A weekly challenge to reclaim your energy through radical honesty

💬 Journal Prompt:

Where in your life are you shape-shifting to belong?

What would it feel like to stop translating and just be?

🛠️ Try This:

This week, skip one “should” and say yes to you.

Let that one act be your entry into the rest revolution.

📘 Grab Your Copy:

Get your copy of my book, The Rest Revolution and start redefining success on your terms.

🧭 Work With Me:

Interested in private support?

Apply for executive coaching to reclaim your voice, align your energy, and lead from a place of power.

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🔗 Connect:

Listen + subscribe: Purposescaping® Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen

Tag me on Instagram or Threads and let me know: What are you radically accepting about yourself this week

🛠️ Resources Mentioned on Previous Episodes:

Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]

My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm especially Chapter 4 on “Repeatedly Skipping Winter” http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com

The Purposescaping Podcast Capsule with my grandmother

Other Tools

My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook

My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook

My newest skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20

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By Amanda Miller Littlejohn

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