Mindful and Aware

Don't Be So Hard on Yourself: Be Curious, Not Judgmental with Your Emotions


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Listen to this when you’re being hard on yourself — whether it’s for feeling too exhausted to focus, too sad to go out, or frustrated with yourself for needing rest. This M&A episode is all about being gentle with yourself and honoring your emotions.


It’s easy to fall into judging how we feel, which often leads to bottling things up or ignoring what’s really going on. Instead, learn to be honest with yourself and approach your emotions with curiosity, not judgment.


In this episode:

  • Embracing self-compassion & curiosity

  • Understanding emotional & energetic ups and downs

  • Overcoming the pressures of hustle culture & the misinterpretations of “choose happiness” and “control your emotions”

  • Allowing yourself rest & self-reflection

  • Feeling your emotions instead of bottling them up

  • Navigating emotional expectations

  • Recognizing what you need in the moment

    • Learning to be your own friend


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    Mindful and AwareBy Mia Stokes