236 - What's Your Doughnut? Blessings Come When You Give it Up

Be You Podcast

Tune in to Jill's exploration of the idea of identifying your “doughnut” as she uses her personal journey of temporarily giving up Instagram (her “doughnut”) as an example. Your “doughnut,” as she explains, is something that you are deeply attached to, something that you would be afraid to give up or that you feel you wouldn't be able to. It could be a habit or activity, a substance or a food, or even a digital distraction.

Sharing her experience of temporarily quitting Instagram, she reveals that it was a decision that led her to unexpected lessons about her own habits and emotional needs. She discusses how this break from Instagram exemplified her dependency on social media for dopamine hits and the false sense of connection it provided, making her feel like she had genuine connections and friendships with people whom she really didn't.

She also reflects on how stepping away from Instagram allowed her to recognize the volume of information being consumed on a daily basis and the unnecessary pressures that that placed on her life. Through this process, she discovered newfound peace and clarity, realizing that true connection and fulfillment come from within, rather than through external validation or endless scrolling.

Listen in to gain insights into how identifying and temporarily giving up your own "doughnut" can lead to profound personal growth and lessons about yourself! Jill encourages you to think about what your own “doughnut” might be and how taking a break from it could reveal deeper lessons and benefits you might not have foreseen. Whether it's a food, a habit, or something else, this episode invites you to challenge yourself and embrace the possible change that could result from stepping away from your comfort zone!

Show Notes:

[01:34] - The idea of identifying your doughnut challenges you to give up something you’re afraid of giving up, such as sugar or social media. [03:48] - Temporarily giving up Instagram revealed deeper lessons about dependency for Jill. [05:09] - Jill discovered that her Instagram use was like an addiction, driven by dopamine and habit. [07:18] - Jill hesitantly admits feeling sadness and withdrawal from Instagram, realizing that she sought fake connections and FOMO. [09:13] - Being off Instagram has helped Jill see that genuine connections don’t need social media validation. [10:45] - Being off Instagram has also made Jill happier and less overwhelmed by too much information. [12:28] - Jill offers an example of discovering more free time and less stress without Instagram. [15:04] - We learn that Jill's childhood happiness with sugary snacks was linked to feelings of being loved. [16:33] - In closing, taking a break from your “doughnut” can lead to unexpected insights and self-discovery; consider doing it with a friend!

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