E166: Awareness Isn’t Enough — Why “Knowing Better” Doesn’t Change Anything
Description
We live in a culture that worships self-awareness — as if naming the problem should magically fix it. But here’s the truth: awareness alone doesn’t change a thing.
In this episode, I share why awareness is often just self-criticism dressed up as insight, and what actually creates transformation: practice. You’ll hear stories from my own life (and my Saturday Park Run) as well as from clients who are learning to shift from proving themselves to practicing self-appreciation.
Together, we’ll explore a simple four-step framework — Catch, Name, Question, Choose — and why slipping back into old habits isn’t failure, it’s part of the path.
✨ You’ll walk away with:
- A spiky reframe on why “knowing better” won’t set you free.
- A practice you can use today to shift from old mirrors to new ones.
- Permission to see progress as returning, not perfection.
If you’re tired of knowing better but not doing better, this conversation is for you this episode is your invitation to stop beating yourself up and start practicing differently. Join me inside Be the Light, or let’s walk together in one-on-one coaching here.
Because one return at a time, one new mirror at a time, that’s how everything changes.
With love & light,
Cynthia 🧡
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Make it a great week!
Cynthia Jamieson 🧡🌱
Leadership coach for high-integrity leaders who want to thrive without proving or burning out | Ex-HR Exec | ICF PCC Coach | Podcast Host | Intuitive Intelligence® Method Guide













