In this episode of the CollabWorks podcast, Aundrea and Sherry delve into the importance of self-care and the concept of 'stopping the cycle' of self-sabotage. They explore the reasons why individuals often stop pursuing their goals, including old habits, overwhelm, and fear of failure. The conversation emphasizes the significance of reframing failure as a part of the journey to success and offers practical strategies to overcome these barriers, such as focusing on effort, setting small goals, and detaching one's identity from failure.

Takeaways

Self-care is essential before helping others.
Fear of failure can paralyze us from taking action.
Old habits are hard to break but necessary to change.
Overwhelm can prevent us from making progress.
Understanding your 'why' can motivate you to continue.
Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of it.
Small steps lead to significant changes over time.
Focus on the effort rather than the outcome.
Distractions can derail our goals; awareness is key.
Detaching failure from identity is crucial for growth.