Listen "56: Solo Jam: Coming Clean About My Depression, Anger, and Fear of Success"
Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary:In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal struggles with depression, anger, and fear of success. She was inspired by an article about spiritual leaders practicing disclosure and transparency. Dominiece discusses her own experiences with low-grade depression, a dark depression that required medication, struggles with managing anger, impatience, and a low tolerance for incompetence. She emphasizes the importance of being transparent about these struggles and not putting spiritual leaders on pedestals. She also shares seven helpful tips for dealing with these human traits. In this conversation, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal journey of growth and self-discovery. She discusses seven traits that make her human, including fear, self-sabotage, burnout, and loneliness. Dominiece also shares seven strategies that have helped her navigate these challenges, such as self-compassion, self-awareness, and daily practices of nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own humanness and explore areas for growth and self-improvement.Key Takeaways From This Episode:What are the challenges associated with managing anger and impatience, particularly within the context of parenthood or caregivingHow does transparently sharing personal struggles help break down the pedestal effect and foster more authentic connectionsWhat strategies can individuals employ, such as self-care, setting boundaries, and finding healthy outlets for emotions, to navigate personal challenges effectivelyWhy is fear considered a normal part of being human, and how do successful individuals differ in their approach to working through fearWhat role do self-compassion and self-awareness play in personal growth and managing challenges effectivelyWhat benefits can medical intervention, including therapy and medication, provide in managing mental health challengesWhy is self-discovery important for self-care and preventing burnout, and what steps can individuals take to better understand their own traits and needsFire Soundbites You Don't Want To Miss!"I am coming clean about my depression, anger, and fear of success""Believing that a teacher is emotionally composed at all times will only lead to disappointment for the student.""Our brains are designed to think. That's what they are designed to do.""Having grace and compassion is key to the journey""Succeeding and being fully seen by the world has scared the sh** out of me"Support the showIMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES: Discover Where You Are Getting Stuck In Your Business, By Taking My Free 3-minute quiz: https://confusionloop.com/ Women Entrepreneurs, schedule your free Clarity Call here Learn more about Move And Still's service offerings: https://movexstill.com/ CONNECT WITH DOM: Learn about Transformation YOUniversity, my 12-week biz coaching program for women entrepreneurs at https://domrclifton.com/coaching-for-women/ IG - @DominieceRClifton LI- Dominiece R. Clifton Email me: [email protected] A GIFT FOR YOU! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts to be entered into a drawing to receive my new book FREE! I will be picking one winner monthly. Just send me the screenshot at [email protected] to enter.
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