Good Life Project

The Self-Care Delusion: Why It Can't Fix Everything

Stuck using self-care as a quick fix for deeper dissatisfaction? Jonathan Fields' provocative spoken essay from his "Awake at the Wheel" Substack unmasks the dangerous self-care delusion trapping so many. Discover why fleeting "treat yourself" moments merely numb the real crisis - your life is fundamentally out of alignment with core values. This is an essential reality check about self-care's limits and the courageous self-inquiry required to realign your increasingly frantic modern life. You can find Jonathan's new writing project: <a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Awake at the Wheel</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/substack-self-awareness-self-love-and-being-true-to-yourself" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the written essays from this episode. You can find them at <a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Awake at the Wheel</a>. Check out our offerings &amp; partners: <a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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