Your Old Life is Keeping You Stuck—Here’s HOW to Move On w Najwa Zebian

Are you holding onto a version of yourself that no longer fits?Change is uncomfortable—but staying the same is even worse. If you feel stuck, lost, or resistant to moving forward, this episode will help you understand why your old life won’t let you go and how to finally break free.🚨 In this conversation, with Najwa Zebian we explore:
✔️ Why change feels so hard and why we resist it 
✔️ The misconception of resilience—are you truly strong or just afraid? 
✔️ How to deal with people who want you to stay the same
✔️ The bonds that keep you inauthentic—and how to identify them 
✔️ Practical tips for managing guilt when you start to change 🔑 The truth? Your past is comfortable, but your future is waiting. If you’ve been struggling to let go of old habits, toxic relationships, or even an identity that no longer serves you, this episode is for you.CONNECT WITH NAJWA📸 Instagram📚 Book TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(06:44) How do you know if you’re addicted to productivity?(17:05) Are you choosing the right people in your life?(24:33) Productivity for ourselves vs for people pleasing(29:16) How do we welcome change?(33:47) Misconception of resilience(39:26) How do we deal with people that want us to stay the same?(47:39) Practical tips for managing guilt(50:04) How do we know what bonds are keeping us inauthentic?WHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Struggling to find balance in your life and achieve your goals? Join Erika De Pellegrin on The Balance Theory, a self development podcast packed with actionable strategies to build confidence, crush your goals, unlock the life you want and transform your mindset in the process. As a lawyer who’s conquered burnout, she shares powerful tips on self-growth, productivity, and unlocking your true potential—without the guilt, overwhelm & stress that comes from trying to juggle different areas of life. The Balance Theory is a powerful approach to reframing life balance, so you can build the life you are dreaming of without compromising what matters most. Join us weekly for practical and personal tools and insights to help find your unique balance, to be inspired by guests like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey Wells, Steph Claire Smith, Laura Henshaw, KIC Founders, Sarah Davidson, Chontel Duncan, Georgie Stevenson and more.Tune in to break through barriers and start living the life you deserve!Spotify Playlists:Mindset PlaylistSelf Awareness Playlist Health + Fitness PlaylistHead on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.