S3 E7 Confidence and conviction. Breaking free from other people’s voices
Being capable, high-achieving, and the one who gets things done is powerful. But it can come with a shadow side, other people’s judgments, labels, and negativity. And if you’re not careful, those voices can become louder than your own truth.
S3 E7 Confidence and conviction. Breaking free from other people’s voices
Being high-functioning can feel like your greatest strength. You hold it all together, achieve big things, and look unstoppable from the outside. But what happens when that drive starts running the show instead of you?
In this episode, I share the shadow side of success that nobody talks about. From blurred boundaries to creeping burnout. I walk you through the ways high-functioning energy can move from a superpower to a thief of confidence, connection and joy.
You’ll leave with clarity on how to reclaim your confidence, set boundaries without guilt, and choose conviction over chaos. It’s time to swing your sword with freedom instead of dragging it behind you.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Where in your life are you choosing confidence over comparison right now? Come share with me over on Instagram @gaylewilson_, so we can keep this conversation going.
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In this episode we cover:
Opening welcome and today’s topic: the double-edged sword of being high-functioning
Why high-functioning often looks like a superpower
The moment achievement turns into pressure and a hamster wheel
The hidden cost: burnout, blurred boundaries, loss of confidence
The questions that creep in when slowing down feels scary
How comparison and judgement sneak in as “power thieves”
Why women today are living layered lives no other generation has experienced
The shift: reclaiming confidence as your anchor
Confidence as the backbone of joy, play, intimacy, and adventure
Final reminder: you’re more than the hamster wheel, you get to choose conviction over chaos.
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