Do people in your life make you feel guilty for wanting to grow? Maybe they say things like “You are perfect just as you are,” or, “You shouldn’t change a thing, I love you for who you are now.” Or maybe the say “you’ve changed” like it’s a bad thing. Can you relate? I know many of us get pressure from others to not grow. They make it seem like us wanting to change means we don’t love ourselves. But the truth is, wanting to improve, grow, and develop ourselves is a part of loving ourselves. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I dive into why it’s completely okay to change, regardless of what others may say, and why we should always focus on our personal development.   If you loved this episode, I know you will also love Episode 14: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Like a Failure