Hope Isn't Naive, It's Necessary

Hey friends!

I just recorded a new pep talk that honestly felt important to share right now. There's something in the air lately - I'm seeing it with my clients, friends, and even in my own life. People are really going through it right now.

In this conversation, I tackle something I've been noticing more and more in certain corners of social media: this toxic narrative that hope is somehow naive or unrealistic. You know the messaging - those voices suggesting that focusing on hope means you're not taking problems seriously enough.

My response? Actually, hope is the very thing that makes us turn and face our challenges.

"You have to have the belief that something will get better in order to turn around and do something about it. To practice hope and intentional action is the most incredible act of resistance."

I also get into the reality of how our social media algorithms are literally designed to highlight negativity (they found negative content keeps us scrolling longer), and how this shapes our worldview without us even realizing it.

What I love most about this conversation is that it's practical, not just philosophical. I share my own personal struggle with social media overwhelm and the concrete step I took - using an app that literally locks me out of social platforms for set periods - to create boundaries that allowed me to feel more present and hopeful.

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If you've been feeling like the weight of the world is a bit much lately, this pep talk might be exactly what you need to hear right now.

Let me know in the comments: Where do you find hope when things feel overwhelming? What's one small action you might take this week to create more space for hope in your life?