We're living in an era filled with both excitement and fear, where we have new opportunities. Yet the pressure to conform to traditional norms can be overwhelming. The idea that the world is our oyster can be empowering, but the reality is often a struggle against the pressure to fit into a mold.   Living up to others' expectations may result in a sense of disconnection from our true selves, creating a distorted sense of reality.   How do we break free from doing what's traditional and can it help our children to do the same? How do we challenge the conventional norms and encourage our kids to embrace both new opportunities and what they want?   In this episode life strategist, author, therapist and co-host of Be.Play.Love Sophie Chiche joins me to talk about living life the way we want to, why it's so important to do things the way we want to and not the way the world expects us to.   A lot of pain is from living a life that is not really your own. -Sophie Chiche   3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode   -Being busy vs. being burnt out How do we know if our level of activity is masking something else?   -Start to say no How do we use the word “no” with confidence?   -Masterful self-management  How do we mentor ourselves so that we can mentor our kids?    Guest Bio   Sophie is a French import on an emotional asylum visa. An entrepreneur by breed, she started a pencil trading business by the age of six. Later, with $11 in her pocket, she grew an innovative spa concept to 12 locations in LA and NY and $9M in revenue. Her new venture helps people with lots of ideas execute meaningful ones. Plus she rides a Harley.   Visit https://being-current.com/  Follow Sophie on Instagram: @sophiechiche  Find Sophie on LinkedIn: @Sophie Chiche  Sophie’s Pinterest: @sophie_chiche  Listen to Sophie’s podcast: https://beplaylove.com  Listen to Sophie’s podcast appearances here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YzfrYqa4zvqqlxTg53xfa