This week, Eva and Tenya dive deep into the oh-so-familiar trap of “should-ing on yourself.” If you’ve ever felt weighed down by expectations—your own, your family’s, or society’s—this one’s for you. The hosts get real about what it means to carry around all those “I should be…” thoughts, and how they often hold us back from joy, self-acceptance, and true alignment.They discuss:The difference between genuine desire and obligationHow “shoulds” sneak into adulthood, work, family, health, and relationshipsWhy “should” is really just an energetic misalignment (and what to do about it)Ways to reframe your self-talk with phrases like “I get to,” “I choose to,” or “it would be helpful if…”How to use journaling, self-inquiry, and even a “why friend” to untangle what’s really driving your sense of obligationWhy shadow work, energy work, and conscious mindset practices can all play a role (and why there’s no “right order”)The connection between people-pleasing, boundaries, and the things we think we have to doPlus, you’ll get practical tools to shift out of shame and guilt, including:How to reframe movement and self-carePlayful tips like starting to practice saying “no” (telemarketers count!)Why “should” is often your soul’s way of telling you something’s out of alignmentFavorite Quotes:“Stop shoulding on yourself!”“When we create the should, it’s our own way of letting ourselves know that what follows is not in alignment with us.”“Find yourself a ‘why friend’—someone who will lovingly ask you why until you get to the root of what’s really going on.”Resource Mentioned:Alternative phrases to replace “should”: It would be helpful to…, I choose to…, I’m invited to…, You might benefit from…Ready to stop shoulding on yourself? Reach out to Tenya or Eva, or share your story in the comments. Your path is always evolving—and so are you.Next Episode Teaser:We are going to start talking about the Chakras!! 🎧 Subscribe & leave us a review if you’re evolving too.🔗 Follow us @designyourexistence and @evazobianwolf🌐 www.designyourexistence.com 🌐www.evazeewellness.comDisclaimer: The views shared are personal stories and opinions. This content is not a substitute for therapy or professional advice. #ThePathIsAlwaysEvolving #MarriageTalk #BlendedFamilies #RelationshipHealing #CommunicationIsKey #SelfCareInMarriage #EnergyHealing #ConsciousRelationships

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