When you're in a depressive spiral, why does it feel like you're the only one it happens to? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, we explore that feeling of "something wrong with you". I share my personal experience navigating depression, comparison, and an overactive harsh inner critic that many of us experience. We’ll discuss why it’s common to feel inadequate and how mental health struggles like depression can distort our reality. Tune in for 3 things you can do the next time you find yourself in a spiral feeling like your not good enough.

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📍 Timestamps:

• 00:00 — Check-In
• 01:18 — Feeling Left Behind
• 02:03 — Self-Doubt
• 03:45 —  Comparison Spirals
• 05:59 — Feeling Bad for Feeling Bad
• 06:51 — What Depression Is Telling Us
• 09:24 — Three Ways to Feel Better When Your Spiraling 
• 09:52 — Challenging Workaholism 
• 13:33 — The Trap of Comparison
• 15:38 — The Power of Speaking Your Struggles 
• 19:09 — Progress and Self-Kindness
• 21:21 — Final Thoughts Softening Your Inner Critic

 💡Key Takeaways
In this episode you'll learn:

• Feeling like you can’t keep up with everyone else
• Depression warping your self image
• When everyone else seems okay but you
• Workaholic culture and self-worth
• What can depression tell us?
• Normalizing talking about what you struggle with
• How to stop spiraling 
• Worth isn’t defined by your productivity or ability to “keep up” with others

 🚀 Start Here If You’re New

1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45

2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48

3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39

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