Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, we're exploring the age-old paradox: does commitment mean sacrificing your freedom? If you've ever worried that marriage or commitment means losing your individuality, this episode challenges those beliefs and explores how security and independence can beautifully coexist.

🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

* The "Ball and Chain" Myth: Origins and why it persists

* Historical Context: How past restrictions shaped current fears

* Cultural Perspectives: Different views on commitment and freedom

* Modern Love: Redefining relationships for today's world

* Personal Growth: How commitment can enhance freedom

* Practical Tips: Maintaining individuality while growing together

* Financial Freedom: Navigating money and independence

* Social Life: Keeping friendships alive in committed relationships

💡 Featured Quote:

"A healthy relationship doesn't take away your freedom. It enhances it. It's not about losing yourself. It's actually about finding new ways to grow both as an individual and as a couple."

🌟 Essential Resources for You:

💝 Love Reimagined Course: Ready to create a relationship where love and freedom coexist beautifully? This self-led video course helps you reframe love as an inside job. Explore communication, intimacy, and self-awareness: https://coachchristyholt.com/product/lovereimagined/

📚 Love Unstuck: Don't miss the November 18th launch! Get on the waitlist for special launch day offers: loveunstuck.com

🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditations: Find your center with these fun, quickie meditations: https://bit.ly/swearyzen

🎧 Related Episodes:

* Episode 25: Attachment Styles https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/The-Four-Attachment-Styles-in-Relationships-e2nv87e

* Episode on Sacrifice in Relationships https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Beyond-Sacrifice-Harmonizing-Love--Life--and-Parenting-for-Mutual-Growth-e2hmn8e

🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on freedom in relationships.

🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, we're exploring the powerful concept of "Let Them" – a mantra designed to help you break free from people-pleasing and embrace your authentic self. If you've ever found yourself bending over backwards to win others' approval or worrying excessively about what people think of you, this episode is your guide to finding peace and living true to yourself.

🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The Power of "Let Them": Understanding and applying this transformative mantra

• Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: How to stop exhausting yourself trying to please everyone

• Embracing Authenticity: Why it's okay (and even great) if not everyone likes you

• Self-Compassion in Practice: Dealing with the discomfort of others' opinions

• Resilience Building: Techniques to strengthen your emotional resilience

• Authentic Relationships: How being yourself attracts the right people into your life

• Practical Steps: Implementing the "Let Them" mindset in your daily life

💡 Featured Quote:

"Not everyone is going to like you, and that's okay. In fact, it's better than okay. What's more important is actually that you like yourself."

🌟 Essential Resources for You:

🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditation Series: Shake off stress and recenter yourself with this lighthearted but powerful meditation series. https://bit.ly/swearyzen

📘 Love Unstuck: Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book, packed with insights on creating healthy, loving relationships. https://bit.ly/ufrwaitlist

More Great Episodes:

You Don’t Have a Relationship Problem, You Have an Identity Problem https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/You-Dont-Have-a-______-Problem--You-Have-an-Identity-Problem-e2l04oh

Stop Being a PEOPLE PLEASER, Start Being Authentically You (Here's How) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Stop-Being-a-PEOPLE-PLEASER--Start-Being-Authentically-You-Heres-How-e2dgmkf

🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might benefit from the "Let Them" mantra.

🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO

Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, I’m tackling the myth that self-care is selfish. If you've ever felt guilty for taking time for yourself or putting your needs first, this episode is your guide to understanding why self-care is not just important, but essential for healthy relationships and a fulfilling life.

🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The Truth About Self-Care: Why it's essential, not selfish

• Breaking the "Good Girl" Rules: Overcoming conditioning that puts others first

• The Oxygen Mask Principle: Why taking care of yourself helps you care for others

• Guilt-Free Self-Care: Understanding and overcoming the guilt associated with self-care

• Practical Steps: How to incorporate self-care into your life without feeling selfish

• Self-Worth Insights: Recognizing your inherent worth beyond what you do for others

• Relationship Benefits: How self-care improves your capacity to love and connect

💡 Featured Quote:

"Self care isn't selfish. It's essential."

🌟 Essential Resources for You:

👉The People Pleaser's Path to Freedom Masterclass & Ebook: Ready to ditch those people pleasing tendencies that keep you perpetually disappointed and coming in last? Get Instant Access to The People Pleaser's Path to Freedom Masterclass & e-book: https://bit.ly/ppptffreebie

💖 Love Reimagined Program: Ready for a significant personal transformation? Love Reimagined is designed to help you build a solid, loving relationship with yourself, setting the foundation for healthy, loving connections with others. Learn more and enroll here: https://coachchristyholt.com/product/lovereimagined/

🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditations: Start your self-care journey with this free 5-minute Sweary AF meditation designed to help you prioritize yourself. https://bit.ly/createlovemeditation

📘Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book Love, Unstuck - https://bit.ly/ufrwaitlist

More Great Episodes:

• Asking for Support Without Guilt Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/How-to-Ask-for-Support-from-Your-Partner-Without-Feeling-Guilty-e2oc2gr

• Let That Sh*t Go Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Let-that-Shit-Go-3-Powerful-Techniques-to-Release-Grudges-e2jb5gn

🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on self-care and relationships.

🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO