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Episode Synopsis
Do you ever find yourself brushing off compliments, minimising your achievements, or saying "it was nothing" when someone acknowledges your work? For so many high-achievers, downplaying success has become second nature. We think it keeps us humble but in reality, it keeps us small. In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack why we find it so hard to own our wins, how this habit erodes confidence and self-efficacy, and what happens when we start taking credit for our progress without an apology. You'll learn how to reframe visibility as contribution (not self-promotion), how to acknowledge your achievements without feeling "arrogant," and why celebrating success helps others see what's possible too. If you've ever found yourself saying "I just got lucky" or deflecting praise that you've worked hard to earn, this episode will help you change that story and start owning your growth with confidence. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Downplaying your success doesn't make you humble it makes you invisible. The more you minimise your wins, the more you teach others (and your own brain) to overlook your capability. 2️⃣ Visibility isn't self-promotion, it's showing others what's possible. When you share your wins and lessons, you're modelling what growth can look like for others too. 3️⃣ Confidence builds with evidence. Keeping track of your progress helps rewire your brain to link visibility with safety, and success with self-trust. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: If you're ready to go deeper into this topic and learn practical tools to overcome imposter syndrome, redefine failure, and anchor into your self-worth, join me for my upcoming workshop: Sign Up Here. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get the Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
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