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59. "Why do I feel guilty when I’m not productive?": The Belief Shifts That Offered Me Peace
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Self Centered™ with Katie and Allie by Katie Kurtz and Allie West
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Have you ever slowed down, felt more settled, and somehow started feeling… guilty?
In this episode, Katie explores why contentment can feel uncomfortable, why rest can trigger anxiety, and why many of us mistake peace for stagnation. Drawing from her own experience with hustle culture, productivity, religion, and healing, she unpacks her former belief that growth must always look like striving and the 3 belief shifts that helped her to uncover true peace in her growth journey.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re actually growing (or secretly falling behind) because nothing dramatic is happening, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why guilt can show up after you slow down
- What it means when growth feels quiet instead of exciting
- The discomfort of contentment after a ...
Keywords
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