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What happens when the one thing you built your entire identity around gets taken away?In this episode of I Am Not My Hair, we’re talking about what it really means to detach your self-worth from your goals. From athletes who struggle after injury, to creators who spiral when engagement drops, to my own experience losing my hair after modeling — this conversation is about identity.There’s a difference between who you ARE and what you EXPRESS yourself through.Your career is a role.Your platform is a tool.Your goals are chapters — not your name.We dive into:• Why over-identifying with success can trap you in a box• The BE → DO → HAVE mindset shift• How to detach performance from self-worth• Why grieving old versions of yourself is part of growthIf your dream disappeared tomorrow… would you still know who you are?Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Who are you beyond your title?
By Niyah BrownWhat happens when the one thing you built your entire identity around gets taken away?In this episode of I Am Not My Hair, we’re talking about what it really means to detach your self-worth from your goals. From athletes who struggle after injury, to creators who spiral when engagement drops, to my own experience losing my hair after modeling — this conversation is about identity.There’s a difference between who you ARE and what you EXPRESS yourself through.Your career is a role.Your platform is a tool.Your goals are chapters — not your name.We dive into:• Why over-identifying with success can trap you in a box• The BE → DO → HAVE mindset shift• How to detach performance from self-worth• Why grieving old versions of yourself is part of growthIf your dream disappeared tomorrow… would you still know who you are?Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Who are you beyond your title?