167. Death of the Girl Boss Era

Have you noticed that the Girl Boss movement is on the decline since the pandemic hit? It seems like most women no longer feel the need to keep chasing goals and leveling up when they can be radically content. If you’re still an overachiever but stuck in a loop of staying unhappy, it's time you redefine success and understand there’s nothing wrong with you or your job just because you don’t want to experience burnout anymore by being a girl boss. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I talk about the Girl Boss movement, how I fell into that toxic cycle, and why it’s time to rethink that mentality. Listen in to learn the importance of redefining the meaning of success for yourself so you can be happier with your every step and outcome. Key Takeaways: · How you can fall into the “hustle culture” trap under the guise of running your business. · Understand that you don’t need to keep on leveling up just because you’ve been doing it. · Why there’s nothing wrong with you or your job just because you don’t want to be a Girl Boss. · Learning how to be content with where you are now without constantly trying to change. · How to be happier with your every step by redefining what success really means to you. Episode Timeline: · [1:44] The history of the Girl Boss movement and how it shifted after the pandemic. · [3:57] How I fell under the “grind” trap even after finding my passion and escaping a 9-5 job. · [6:25] Your dreams can be where you are, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying right now. Quotes: · “Another way to find happiness is by staying where you’re now and reflecting.”- Emily [10:14] · “The more that we can redefine success, then the happier we will be with every step we make.”- Emily [12:37] Book Mentioned: · Radically Content: Being Satisfied in An Endlessly Dissatisfied World by Jamie Varon https://www.instagram.com/liveyourpb/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices