Episode 200: Imposter Syndrome, Self-Worth and Behind The Scenes Of Curious Monki

Wow, wow, wow we made it to episode 200!!! Yaaaay!!!!

For this special episode I'll take you behind the scenes and share with you - the good, the bad and the ugly, what it was like to start Curious Monki, what it takes for me to keep going and one of the most important tools that you can implement in your life to keep you inspired and progressing.

Listen in to discover:

  • How I dealt with imposter syndrome

  • How I overcame the mental struggle of self-doubt and fear

  • What usually compels us finally take action

  • Why it's important to recognize yourself every step of the way

  • A twist on celebration - a new practice that I find more heartfelt and authentic

  • What it means to follow your inner wisdom

I hope you enjoy this episode! I’d love to hear what your proud moments are. Comment below or email me hello@curiousmonki.com!

Key Takeaways:

  • When we trek into unfamiliar territory, even if it’s something really good like learning a new skill or taking a step that’s more in alignment with who you are, there tends to be a fear part of us that tries to stop us because the unfamiliarity feels like danger.

  • Fear might stop you. It might make you feel like you’ve failed, but remember that you always have a choice to try again.

  • Small step by small step is how I went from being paralyzed by fear to making it to episode 200! Don’t try to eat the entire pie all at once. Small step by small step will take you further.

  • Your brain looks for what you tell it to look for. Focus on celebrating your wins, no matter how big or how small, and you’ll train your brain to look for progress, joy, peace, momentum…

  • Recognize how amazing you are with each small win that you achieve.

  • Taking the first step is a huge deal! It requires a boatload of courage. Even if you don’t make it to where you wanted, don’t discount the fact that you had enough in you to take the first step at all.

  • There’s a map that’s always been within you that points you to the life that you were meant to live. It doesn’t look like any other form of map that you’ve seen before - it’s not cut and dry. You’re the only one with this particular copy and to read it you need to tune into your intuition and follow your inner wisdom.

  • Practice showing up with conviction, worthiness in yourself and energy.

  • If you experience self-doubt, challenge that thought by asking Is it true? Can you 100% know that it’s true?

  • You get a lot further when you believe in your own worth.

Tune into this episode to hear more about these key takeaways!

Inspiring Quotes:

“Then came the day when it became more painful to stay tight in a bud than to blossom” - Anais Nin

““Late at night have you experienced a vision of who you might become, the work you could accomplish, the realized being you were meant to be? Are you a writer who doesn’t write, a painter who doesn’t paint, and entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what resistance is”" - Steven Pressfield

"Celebration is the key to continuing the momentum and momentum is created by celebrating victories – no matter how big or how small” - Tony Robbins

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I don’t know where I’d be without coaching! It has helped learn to deal with my imposter syndrome and doubt. My coaches were pivotal in supporting me to action despite the fear! I’m honored and grateful to have the skills to be able to help guide others to do the same. Don’t wait for “one day” when you’re confident enough to live the right life. Confidence is built upon action!

Resources

I mentioned that my "stuck tight in a bud" story was told in Ep 198, but it's actually Episode 193: Overcome Mental Resistance And Get Back Into Alignment


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