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The Identity Tax: Why Being 'Fine' Is Costing You More Than You Think
What if you're not actually fine you're just very good at functioning?
You're getting up. Working. Meeting deadlines. Taking care of everyone. Checking the boxes. And from the outside, nothing looks wrong. But internally, you're overriding your needs, swallowing your truth, and convincing yourself things don't affect you when they do.
In this episode:
The difference between being fine and simply functioning.
How "the strong one" and "the one who doesn't need anything" become identities.
Why people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overworking can create results — while still costing you deeply…
The skinny
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