The Pursuit of Freedom

81. Identifying your core values will get you unstuck

In this episode, I get real about burnout, feeling stuck, and how I’m recalibrating my life and this podcast. After months of pushing myself too hard, I’ve realised that two episodes a week isn’t sustainable, and it’s time to shift gears. I open up about the challenges I’ve been facing—being stuck in one place due to van troubles, financial stress, and questioning my direction. But instead of spiraling, I went back to my core values, an exercise I first shared in episode three, and I’m walking you through it again.

If you’re feeling stuck, lost, or just need a reset, this episode will help you realign with what truly matters so you can start making decisions that feel right for you.

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Burnout and Recalibration: Recognizing when something isn’t working and adjusting.
  • Feeling Stuck: Why it happens and how to shift your mindset.
  • Core Values Exercise: A practical method for gaining clarity and direction.
  • Letting Go of Expectations: Why we default to what’s familiar and how to break the cycle.
  • Courage and Self-Belief: Making bold decisions that align with who you are.
  • Taking Action: Small steps today lead to big changes in the future.


🔗 Links/Resources

  • Listen to episode 3
  • Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@burraway
  • Download a copy of the *free* PDF to uncover your core values: kookalini.kit.com/values


📖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Burnout and Feeling Stuck

00:43 The Reality of Podcast Burnout and Making Changes

02:24 Why I’m Scaling Back to One Episode a Week

03:18 Feeling Trapped: Van Troubles, Money Stress, and Doubt

04:42 Remembering Episode 3: My Own Advice on Feeling Stuck

06:25 Revisiting Core Values: Why It Matters

09:06 How to Identify Your Core Values (Step-by-Step)

12:38 Truth, Courage, and Self-Belief: My Updated Core Values

16:42 Recognizing When You’re Straying from Your Values

19:31 Small Actions to Start Walking in Alignment Today

22:55 Red Flags That Signal You’re Operating Outside Your Values

25:42 Finding Support: Who Can Hold You Accountable?

27:05 The Power of Decision-Making and Moving Forward

28:03 What’s Next: Big, Scary, Exciting Changes Ahead!



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