The Lie: I AM NOT ENOUGH
Almost Adulting with Violet Benson
Violet Benson
4.8 • 4.1K Ratings
🗓️ 22 September 2024
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I’m not enough?" Today, we’re calling that out for what it is—the biggest lie you’ve ever told yourself, and the one thing holding you back from living the life you’re meant for.
This week, we’re kicking off a brand-new series! Every week, we’ll be debunking one LIE that’s been holding us back from living our best lives, and we’re starting with this episode.
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Today, we’re breaking down the three key drivers of this toxic mindset and debunking each one together. For every lie we uncover, you’ll get practical, actionable steps to help you step into your true potential. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to rise above self-doubt and stop letting these lies define your worth.
It’s time to let go of the lies and step into your power.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 9:07 - Imposter Syndrome
- How and why your mind tricks you into feeling like a fraud
- Debunking the myths fueling self-doubt
- Actionable steps to overcome imposter syndrome
9:08 - 24:32 - Social Comparison Theory
- How and why comparing your life to others’ highlight reels only keeps you stuck
- Debunking the myths that everyone has it better
- Actionable steps to overcome social comparison
24:33 - 37:40 - Negativity Bias
- How and why your brain is literally wired to focus on the worst
- How to reprogram your brain for growth
- Debunking the myths that everyone is out to get you
- Actionable steps to overcome negativity bias
37:41 - 44:09
- Powerful message/reminder that you are more than enough
- Final steps to help you start becoming the best version of yourself—the version that already exists, but just needs to be unleashed.
Ready to crush self-doubt once and for all? Tune in now to begin your journey to self-worth and empowerment.
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| 0:00.0 | When we were kids, we used to have this belief that anything was possible, that anything can happen. |
| 0:05.7 | I mean, kids nowadays literally think a man that comes down your chimney is there to leave you |
| 0:11.8 | presents instead of most likely rob you or have an affair with your mom. |
| 0:16.0 | Kids really do have the darnest imagination. |
| 0:19.0 | But then something happens to us. We grow up and one day when we are told enough times that you can't, that you |
| 0:26.5 | shouldn't, we face enough disappointments, enough letdowns, life knocks you down so hard till eventually you begin to believe all of the |
| 0:37.2 | lies that you were fed that everyone else might be right. The maybe I'll never get better, |
| 0:42.2 | then maybe you'll never amount to anything the maybe just maybe you'll never be good enough |
| 0:48.3 | It's vile events and your favorite meme queen and the big sitt who didn't ask for but see them. |
| 0:54.0 | Welcome to almost adulting. |
| 0:57.0 | Are you ready? |
| 1:02.0 | Welcome back to almost adulting the largest self-love movement, your number one |
| 1:07.2 | destination for personal growth, empowerment and relationships, including the |
| 1:11.1 | one that starts with you. I'm your Russian Vixis, the Oleta, giving you that tough love |
| 1:15.8 | you may not want to hear what best believe you're gonna need with some laughs in between so |
| 1:19.8 | prevet, welcome back to the show, new listeners, old listeners, wherever you are in the world. |
| 1:25.2 | It is so great to have you back for another episode. |
| 1:27.8 | Today we are diving into one of the biggest lies that you've ever told yourself and that's currently holding you back. |
| 1:34.6 | I'm not enough. |
| 1:36.2 | So not only is that a lie but today I'm going to present you with three different myths |
| 1:40.5 | that we've all experienced throughout our lives when we think that we are not good enough |
| 1:44.3 | and we will debunk them together and I will also give you action steps to do with each |
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