We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
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We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
Sick of Your Own Sh*t? Here’s the Reset That Actually Works
Girl, Choose Yourself!
23 minutes
5 months ago
Sick of Your Own Sh*t? Here’s the Reset That Actually Works
If you've ever found yourself mid-scroll or mid-stride thinking, "What the hell am I even doing with my life?"—this one’s for you. In this episode, I introduce a soul-shifting practice I’m currently deep in: a 30-day mental diet. Not a restriction—a devotion. A reset. A remembering. A radical act of self-honoring in a world that glorifies hustle, noise, and disconnection. We talk about: Why there is no such thing as an idle thoughtHow your self-concept silently shapes your realityThe distract...
Girl, Choose Yourself!
We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
