Your Comfort Addiction is Costing You

About this episode

The episode discusses how comfort can hinder personal growth and the importance of intentional action and self-inquiry to align with one's values.

Comfort can quietly cost you the life you really want. When we play it too safe in the name of avoiding unpleasant thoughts or feelings, we drift away from our values and the things that bring meaning, energy, and connection. The Stoics offer a way back through intentional action, self-inquiry, and showing up with integrity – even when it’s uncomfortable. *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen ...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Mikutel

Topics covered

• comfort addiction
• self-inquiry
• intentional action
• values
• integrity
• performance anxiety

Keywords

• comfort addiction
• performance anxiety
• self-inquiry
• Stoics
• intentional action
• values
• integrity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stoics

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