{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Healthy Striving in 2026 Looks Like (Without Burning Out)","description":"In a culture that glorifies hustle, productivity, and \u201cdoing more,\u201d it can be hard to know the difference between healthy striving and overexertion that leads to burnout. In this episode I explore what it truly means to strive in a way that supports both growth and well-being. Healthy striving isn\u2019t about lowering your standards or giving up on your goals\u2014it\u2019s about learning how to move toward what matters without abandoning yourself along the way.  In this episode, you\u2019ll explore: What healthy striving actually looks like and ways to practice it The difference between growth motivated by values vs. fear or self-criticism A simple reflection to help you recalibrate effort, rest, and intention The biggest mindset needed to start the year You\u2019ll learn how to: Set goals without tying your worth to outcomes Balance ambition with self-compassion Recognize when it\u2019s time to pause, soften, or adjust Cultivate sustainable motivation that supports long-term well-being This episode is especially supportive if you: Feel driven but exhausted Struggle with perfectionism or self-criticism Want to grow without pushing yourself past your limits Are craving a healthier relationship with ambition and productivity   Share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade or send me a note at Wadebrill.com\/connect.    Curious to explore more self-love and confidence from the inside out for your 2026? Sign up for a complimentary Connection Call to explore if working together gets to be a fit. [ https:\/\/calendly.com\/wadebrill\/connectioncall?]   Want a 1:1 Intention Setting Session? SIgn up here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/wadebrill\/intention-setting-session? ","author_name":"Centered in the City","author_url":"http:\/\/centeredinthecity.libsyn.com\/website","html":"