498. Making Peace with the Human Void

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of the human void and how to relate to it without letting it control your life.

Think about something you really wanted, something you worked for or waited for, or told yourself would finally change how you felt about your life. Maybe it was a job, a relationship, a business milestone, or a body you thought would make you feel confident. And then you got it, and the feeling did not last. That is the human void, and in this episode I explain what it is, why it shows up even after achievement, and how to relate to it without letting it control you. You'll learn why this restlessness is part of being human, the difference between being philosophically happy with your life and feeling happy in the moment, and why understanding this helps you stop auditing your life against impossible standards. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/498 Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ Mentioned in this episode: Enroll now in Coach-Curious Prep School In this five-day incubator, you’ll learn whether coaching is the right career for you, what you need to do to prepare for a successful coaching career, and the next steps to take to begin – or expand – your life as a coach. It's happening on JUNE 22-26…

People in this episode

Host: Kara Loewentheil

Topics covered

• human void
• achievement
• philosophical happiness
• restlessness
• self-improvement

Keywords

• human void
• achievement
• happiness
• self-improvement
• restlessness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coach-Curious Prep School, schoolofnewfeministthought.com, instagram.com/karaloewentheil

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