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25th Mar 2025

128. How to Know If You're Proud of Yourself: 4 Questions for Self Reflection

Have you ever stopped to think "am I proud of myself & the life I'm building?" In this episode of Journal Entries, I revisit a recent, vulnerable journal entry that completely shifted my perspective on pride and self-worth.

I explore what it truly means to feel proud of your life choices versus simply following expectations or checking boxes.

Through my own breakthrough realization during a lunar eclipse journaling session, I discovered the profound difference between complying with others' expectations and making choices that authentically align with who I am. This unexpected insight about pride might just change how you view your entire life!

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The surprising lunar eclipse journal prompt that sparked my breakthrough 💭
  • Why college achievements and corporate success didn't fill me with genuine pride
  • The specific life moments I feel most proud of (and why they weren't the "expected" ones)
  • How to distinguish between pride in compliance versus pride in conscious choice
  • 4 powerful self-reflection questions to determine if you're truly proud of your daily life
  • The connection between authentic pride and modeling emotional well-being for your children

As a single mom building a business from scratch during sleepless nights and toddler meltdowns, I've realized that true pride comes from listening to my inner voice and having the courage to follow it—even when it's challenging. I'm sharing this journey with you in hopes that it helps you find your own path to pride and fulfillment.

This isn't about adding more to your overwhelming to-do list! It's about making conscious choices that feel authentically yours and finding pride in your unique journey.

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Chapters:

02:00 The Lunar Eclipse Journaling Prompt That Changed Everything

04:36 The Moment I Realized What True Pride Actually Feels Like

08:13 What I Want My Son to Know About Real Achievement

12:13 The 4 Questions to Uncover If You're Truly Proud of Your Life

14:21 Coaching and Overcoming Emotional Barriers

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Journal Entries
Journal Entries is a podcast for ambitious women who feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Your host, Samantha Hawley, is a Clarity Coach who helps you see your blind spots so you can stop self-sabotaging and start trusting yourself again.

Whether you're a working mom feeling overwhelmed, an executive people-pleasing your way to burnout, or an entrepreneur avoiding the decisions that would actually move your business forward - this podcast will help you identify what's really keeping you stuck (hint: it's not what you think).

Each episode combines strategic journaling prompts with real client breakthroughs to help you recognize your protective patterns, process your emotions in a healthy way, and gain the clarity you need to make confident decisions.

Tune in weekly for honest conversations about self-sabotage, emotional patterns, and what it really takes to trust yourself - plus hear from guest experts who understand the unique challenges facing high-achieving women.

Ready to stop going in circles and start making moves that actually matter? Let's journal through it together.
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