Happy Feminism: Happiness is crucial for feminists to stay resilient and effective in their advocacy. The Happy Feminist Challenge encourages building joy and confidence, proving that embracing positivity can empower their fight for change.
Many people, including the speaker, initially thought that happy individuals might be naive or uninformed about the world. However, the speaker argues that true happiness is essential for effective advocacy and personal growth. By embracing joy and positivity, feminists can build resilience and creativity needed to fight for change. Through the Happy Feminist Challenge, participants will receive daily audio lessons and challenges aimed at fostering confidence and joy, ultimately aiming to create a community of happy feminists who fully engage with life while addressing social issues. This approach suggests that cultivating happiness can actually enhance one's ability to contribute to societal change.
Invest in Happiness: Prioritize your happiness and mental health over societal beauty standards. Investing in personal growth can transform your life for just $47, proving that self-care goes beyond superficial spending.
Investing in personal happiness can often be overshadowed by societal pressures to maintain beauty standards. Many women feel guilty for spending money on their own joy, yet they justify larger expenses on products meant to meet those standards. This program, priced at just $47, offers a flexible approach to personal development through audio lessons and simple actions, focusing on mental shifts rather than external appearance. Even if you miss calls or replays, significant change can still occur. It’s essential to recognize that prioritizing personal happiness and mental health can be more beneficial than adhering to traditional expectations of beauty and self-care. It’s an opportunity to reshape your mindset, shifting from feeling selfish about spending on self-improvement toward viewing it as a worthwhile investment in oneself, transforming not only your thoughts but your entire life.
Personal Liberation: Prioritizing your well-being over social norms can lead to true happiness and fulfillment. Embrace personal joy, learn to relax, and engage with a community that supports your journey to being a happy feminist for a more vibrant life.
Finding true health and happiness is about prioritizing your own desires and needs rather than conforming to social expectations. Investing in personal joy and liberation can transform not just your life but also positively impact the world around you. It's essential to learn how to embrace pleasure, relax, and enjoy life without excessive stress or responsibilities weighing you down. By focusing on what makes you happy, you can enhance your well-being and bring more joy into your everyday experiences. Discovering the principles of being a happy feminist can help you create a fulfilling and vibrant life. Consider taking the first step by joining a community that supports these values and encourages personal growth, ensuring that each moment is filled with fun and a sense of purpose.
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Bonus: Should You Cancel Your Family?: An Interview with Brit Barron, author of Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love
Have you ever felt pressured to cut someone out of your life because of their problematic views or actions -- even when it's family? In today's polarized culture, it's easy to fall into black-and-white thinking and believe that we must completely reject anyone who doesn't align with our beliefs. But what happens when the problematic person is someone we love, like a family member or close friend?
In this bonus episode, I sit down with author and speaker Brit Barron to explore the complexities of navigating relationships with problematic loved ones. Brit's new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love challenges the notion that we must cancel or annihilate those who hold different views from us. You're going to want to listen in on this one, as Brit offers insights on practicing empathy and humility, finding a middle ground between accountability and punishment, and more.
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361. How to Be Decisive
How often do you feel like you don’t REALLY know what you want? Do you ever catch yourself waiting for someone more knowledgeable, responsible, or wise to either validate your choices or tell you it’s a bad idea? Join me this week to learn why so many women struggle with being decisive and how our socialization impacts the way we think about making decisions and taking risks. You’ll hear why there is so much value in embodying decisiveness, and my top tips for practicing self-coaching around your ability to become a decisive person.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/361
360. Self-Responsibility: The Cure
As you heard last week, women are constantly taking over-responsibility for everything and everyone in their lives- and it's exhausting. What if I told you there’s an antidote that doesn’t require isolating yourself in the woods or becoming a self-centered jerk? Well, you're in luck because in this episode, I explore the solution to over-responsibility: self-responsibility. You’ll learn why self-responsibility is the key to showing up in a way that’s supportive and aligned with your values, and how to begin letting go of the exhausting burden of over-responsibility.
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Free Workshop: Stop the Spin
Join me for my absolutely brand new and totally free Stop the Spin workshop. It is happening at 12 EST on September 25th where I am going to teach you what over responsibility is, what causes it, and what the the antidote is.
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359. Over-Responsibility: The Spin
Society teaches women that we are responsible for everything – from our appearance to others’ emotions, and even outcomes beyond our control. This belief system leads to anxiety, guilt, and shame, creating a constant state of mental and emotional exhaustion – and it's time to put an end to it. Listen in as I break down how over-responsibility manifests in women’s lives, what happens when you subconsciously or consciously believe you’re responsible for everything and everyone, and the long-term consequences of staying stuck in over-responsibility.
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358. Why & How to Be Extraordinary (Yes I’m Talking to You)
As women, we’re taught not to think too highly of ourselves or to believe that we’re "special". Only a select few can be extraordinary, so why try, right? This insidious socialization convinces us to keep playing small- but I'm done shrinking myself, aren't you? In this episode, I share a why embracing your capacity to be extraordinary is key to creating the life you want, and how to step into your own unique version of an extraordinary life -- beyond what history has told us we're "allowed" to do. Let's go!
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Join us for Your Feminist Future Self!
What if there was a way to see bigger possibilities for your future, without immediately worrying about how it would be perceived, or what/who might try to stop you?
In a very special all-day workshop, I want you show you exactly how to connect to that “future you” — no crystal ball or “manifestation” required.
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357. Using My Brain to Hit the Bestseller Lists
If you have a big, ambitious goal- whether it’s becoming a bestselling author or something else entirely- this week's episode is for you.
When my book, Take Back Your Brain, hit the New York Times Bestseller list, most of the other books had been there for weeks, were written by authors with millions of social media followers, or both. So how did I get there? I'm pulling back the curtain this week and teaching you how to adopt the identity and habits you need to achieve whatever big, audacious goal you are working towards right now.
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356. My Feminist Wedding & Future Self
Are you tired of feeling like you have to follow a strict set of rules when it comes to planning your wedding? If so, you NEED to tune in this week.
In this episode, I share how my husband and I created a feminist wedding experience that was authentic, meaningful, and joyful for us and our loved ones. You'll hear tips on how to incorporate feminist principles into every aspect of your wedding planning, from choosing vendors who align with your values to finding creative ways to honor loved ones without succumbing to traditional gender roles. It is so important to stay true to yourself when navigating any patriarchal tradition, and this episode is here to help you do just that!
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