Ep 261: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss habits, mindsets and patterns that they’ve intentionally given up in order to grow personally, professionally, and emotionally. We talk about saying no, letting go of perfectionism, setting firmer boundaries around accessibility, becoming more diligent about time, avoiding victim mentality, stepping away from extremes, and being more authentic in sharing our beliefs openly.

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about her fitness program, co-working with a friend for accountability, and the beginning plans of her 30th birthday trip. Allison is getting to know baby Hayes, creating fun incentives for her vendors at the shop, and manifesting an office space.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, over-accessible, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned, this episode is an invitation to pause, reassess, and consider what you might need to stop doing in order to level up.

TAKEAWAYS:

Growth can also come from subtracting, not just addition.
Victim mentality keeps you stuck.
Ignore “What-About-Ism” and don’t overexplain yourself.
Done is better than perfect.
Time is a very precious resource and should be treated with respect.
Over-accessibility can lead to burnout and anxiety.
Charging what you’re worth changes how you feel about yourself.
You don’t need to be liked by everyone.
Open-mindedness doesn’t require self-abandonment.

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MENTIONS:

Ceara’s Workout Program - 1, 2, 3 Lagree

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Things We Stopped Doing To Level Up (Perfectionism, Procrastination, Fear of Being Perceived)