For a long time, I believed that being hard on myself was the reason I improved.

As a singer, I took everything personally, especially during auditions, rehearsals, and feedback sessions. One comment could stay in my mind for days, sometimes weeks, slowly affecting my confidence.

In this episode, I reflect on what it means to be ambitious while also learning to be gentle with yourself.

We talk about criticism, overthinking, and the quiet pressure we place on ourselves — and how to grow without letting it break us.

This is not about ignoring feedback or lowering your standards.

It’s about changing how you hold it.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, taken things too personally, or felt like your own thoughts were working against you, this episode is for you.

You don’t have to be hard on yourself to grow.

If you’d like a quiet space to reflect and process your thoughts, I also created a Monthly Reset Journal that I personally use to come back to myself.

You can explore it here:https://linktr.ee/lalitsoprano

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