83: Why Trying Harder Isn’t Working (Misguided Optimism)
Description
In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it! we explore the hidden trap of misguided optimism, that well-meaning belief that if you just try harder, others will notice, help, or finally step up. Spoiler alert: that pattern drains your energy and feeds burnout.
Host SaCola Lehr breaks down how childhood experiences and trauma often shape our over-functioning habits, why optimism itself isn’t the problem, and how to tell the difference between healthy hope and exhausting over-effort.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between healthy and misguided optimism
- How childhood and past trauma influence your drive to “fix” others
- Why trying harder isn’t creating the results you want
- How to focus on what you can control without burning out
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