In this episode of Get Out of Your Head, Rachel dives into the concept of self-abandonment—a pattern that many high-achieving women unknowingly fall into. Self-abandonment occurs when we betray our own needs and desires to accommodate others, leaving us feeling depleted, unfulfilled, and disconnected from our true selves. It's often subtle, masked as being responsible, caring, or helpful, but it ultimately leaves us feeling resentful or empty. Rachel explores the different forms self-abandonment takes, from neglecting our inner truths to prioritizing others' needs over our own, and why it's so hard to recognize.
But here's the twist: often, what we perceive as self-honoring behavior—like overworking, saying yes to everything, or avoiding difficult conversations—can actually be forms of self-abandonment in disguise. In this episode, Rachel helps you break down these behaviors and teaches you how to discern between what's truly self-honoring and what's just self-abandonment masked as responsibility or kindness.
She also shares practical tools and reflection questions to help you identify moments of self-abandonment in your own life and shift towards making choices that truly align with who you are and what you need. If you're ready to take the next step in honoring yourself and making empowered decisions, tune in!
Key Topics Covered:
How to define self-abandonment and why it's so hard to recognize
The hidden patterns that contribute to self-abandonment
How to discern between self-honoring and self-abandoning behaviors
Why making choices from fear can lead to self-abandonment, and how to break the cycle
How to use pause and reflection to make self-honoring decisions
Practical questions to ask yourself when faced with tough choices to ensure they align with your truth
