I Cried During a Knitting Lesson

About this episode

In this episode, Sarah Mikutel reflects on the emotional experience of her first knitting class and discusses the pressures we place on ourselves.

I cried in my first knitting class and I didn’t know why – it’s not like I’m emotionally invested in making potholders out of yarn. In this episode, I explore the quiet pressure we put on ourselves without realizing it, and how we can give ourselves more grace. Read the transcript *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun. As an American expat living in ...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Mikutel

Topics covered

• emotional pressure
• self-compassion
• knitting
• personal growth
• mindset

Keywords

• knitting
• emotional investment
• self grace
• mindset coach
• personal development

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