One word. That’s all it took.
In this episode of On Reflection, I want to share a story about that single word that sent me into a spiral of self-questioning, and how unpacking that feeling led to a powerful realization about the labels we use to define ourselves, and the ones we're afraid to claim. It’s a personal exploration of why we sometimes feel like we don't belong, and in my case, what I decided to do about it.
In this episode, I explore:
Why a single word can spark a swirl and how we can grow from it.
The power of someone else seeing something in you that you haven't yet seen yourself.
The pressure to fit our multifaceted careers into neat, specialized boxes.
How the words we use in our internal monologue can redefine our own sense of self.
The realization that we have the power to "punch our own card" and claim the identities we've rightfully earned.
Based on Friday Morning Reflection #37: The Labels We Live By
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