My Motherhood with Beck Stanton

#31 Why I’m Done with Self-Improvement (And What I’m Doing Instead)

Beck Stanton Season 1 Episode 31

“What if the pressure to ‘be better’ is actually holding me back?”

If you’ve ever set New Year’s resolutions only to feel like you’re failing by February, this episode is for you. What if, instead of trying to become a shinier, more ‘perfect’ version of yourself, you doubled down on who you already are?

This episode unpacks the hidden weight of self-improvement culture—why resolutions often set us up for failure, how motherhood intensifies the pressure to ‘fix’ ourselves, and why the real magic lies in recalibrating, not restricting. I’ll share an alternative to the endless cycle of self-judgment: a fresh way to design your year around joy, energy, and more of what makes you feel alive.

Inspired by Daniel Pink’s research on the power of fresh starts and a brilliant take on purpose from the Mana Movement, we’re flipping the script on self-betterment. Instead of erasing parts of yourself to fit in, what if you let your real self take up space?

✨ Why traditional resolutions don’t work (and what to do instead)

✨ The psychology of ‘reset points’ and how to use them to feel more like yourself

✨ The hidden ways mums shape-shift to belong—and how to break free

✨ How to create a ‘More of Me’ list for a year that actually feels good


If you’re done with the pressure to overhaul your life and ready to reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self, this episode will be a breath of fresh air.


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