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Quiet, your favorite show is back on, and this time we're unpacking why effort doesn't have to feel like a punishment.
Ever wonder why some work energizes you while other tasks drain you completely? Here's the truth: It's not about willpower or discipline. In this personal development episode, we're breaking down the difference between intentional living and obligation, exploring how mindful action transforms your relationship with effort and creates sustainable happiness.
We're diving into Safety Net by Deanna Grey (a contemporary romance exploring social anxiety and self-discovery as Celeste and Lincoln work together on a project), pulling out five major life lessons about effort, inner work, and what it really means to show up for yourself.
Whether you're a book lover seeking romance with depth, someone feeling stuck in hustle culture, guilty about "not doing enough," or just exhausted from trying to meet everyone else's expectations, this wellness podcast episode is your reminder that you're allowed to want things, and you're allowed to put intentional effort toward the life you actually want.
I hope you all are sat for this episode because we're about to reframe everything you thought you knew about effort and happiness. 💺✨
💫 What We're Covering:
🎯 Perfect for: Anxious achievers, recovering perfectionists, anyone feeling burned out from doing "all the right things," and people ready to build a life that actually feels like theirs.
Connect with me:
📍Check out my blog at www.SimplyLay.com
📍Substack at https://simplylayxx.substack.com/
Pinterest- @Simplylayxx
Twitter- @Simplylayxx
Instagram- @Simplylayxx
YouTube- @SimplyLayxx
Tik Tok- @Simplylayxx
Music by Remil - Evening Tea - https://thmatc.co/?l=DFECB5D4
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By SimplyLayQuiet, your favorite show is back on, and this time we're unpacking why effort doesn't have to feel like a punishment.
Ever wonder why some work energizes you while other tasks drain you completely? Here's the truth: It's not about willpower or discipline. In this personal development episode, we're breaking down the difference between intentional living and obligation, exploring how mindful action transforms your relationship with effort and creates sustainable happiness.
We're diving into Safety Net by Deanna Grey (a contemporary romance exploring social anxiety and self-discovery as Celeste and Lincoln work together on a project), pulling out five major life lessons about effort, inner work, and what it really means to show up for yourself.
Whether you're a book lover seeking romance with depth, someone feeling stuck in hustle culture, guilty about "not doing enough," or just exhausted from trying to meet everyone else's expectations, this wellness podcast episode is your reminder that you're allowed to want things, and you're allowed to put intentional effort toward the life you actually want.
I hope you all are sat for this episode because we're about to reframe everything you thought you knew about effort and happiness. 💺✨
💫 What We're Covering:
🎯 Perfect for: Anxious achievers, recovering perfectionists, anyone feeling burned out from doing "all the right things," and people ready to build a life that actually feels like theirs.
Connect with me:
📍Check out my blog at www.SimplyLay.com
📍Substack at https://simplylayxx.substack.com/
Pinterest- @Simplylayxx
Twitter- @Simplylayxx
Instagram- @Simplylayxx
YouTube- @SimplyLayxx
Tik Tok- @Simplylayxx
Music by Remil - Evening Tea - https://thmatc.co/?l=DFECB5D4
#PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment #Wellness #MentalHealth #Spirituality #IntentionalLiving #EffortAndHappiness #AntiHustleCulture #Podcast #BookReview #SafetyNet #DeannaGrey #Romance #Neurodivergent #SocialAnxiety #PersonalDevelopment
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