What If the Life You Worked So Hard to Build Isn’t the Life You Actually Want? With Keren Eldad

Do you have the success, the ambition, and the life you thought you wanted, but something still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, I’m joined by Keren Eldad to talk about breaking free from perfectionism, overachievement, and the expectations that keep you living a life that looks good but doesn’t feel good. We break down how to recognize your own “gilded cage,” why letting go doesn’t mean giving up your ambition, and how fear, obligation, and shame can keep you from taking the next step. Keren also shares the questions she uses to challenge fear, create perspective, and move toward a more authentic life while still honoring your responsibilities. Get ready to question what you’re holding onto and start choosing a life that actually feels like yours. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to http://livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order. SmileSet - Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to http://SMILESET.com/earn. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/Happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What it really takes to break free and become who you know you can be. 03:30 How perfectionism can create a life that looks good but feels wrong. 07:45 The “gilded cage” that appears after you think you’ve already broken free. 09:45 How do you know when your drive to achieve has gotten out of control? 13:45 The “good enough” mindset that makes rest and freedom possible. 15:00 The pause principle for responding to fear without spiraling. 17:00 How to shift from reacting to fear to finding the opportunity in it. 23:30 Why breaking free can require you to redefine your relationships and expectations. 26:45 What does it take to have the courage to become who you know you can be? 33:15 The question to ask when you feel stuck at your next level. 37:00 The obligation that can become a hidden upper limit for high-achieving women. 39:00 Two questions to help you pursue growth without abandoning your responsibilities. 43:45 What happens when you let go and surrender to the journey? 46:00 The mindfulness tools that help you stop taking the bait of shame. 50:15 How reparenting yourself can help you respond from your wiser self. 54:00 How choosing what’s real can create more meaningful relationships. RESOURCES Get your copy of Keren’s book Gilded HERE! Learn more and work with Keren Eldad HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Keren: @coachkeren