The Uncomfortable Truth About Raising Your Standards and Finding Courage to Grow

Raising your standards sounds empowering, right? But here’s the truth no one talks about: it doesn’t always feel good at first. Growth can feel messy, awkward, even lonely, and that’s exactly when most people start to doubt themselves.

In this episode, host Chris Oh shares why you will experience these uncomfortable  shifts when you begin raising your standards, and how courage becomes the anchor that helps you keep going. You’ll learn how to handle resistance from others, moments of self-doubt, and the loneliness that can come when old relationships or habits no longer align with who you’re becoming.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why growth feels uncomfortable (and why that’s normal)
• The uncomfortable shifts you’ll notice when raising your standards in life
• How to build courage, which helps you move through discomfort in personal growth
• Practical tools to stay grounded when living by your standards feels hard

This is Part 8 of my Living By Your Standards series, where Chris shares practices to help you live authentically, aligned with your values. If you’re just finding this series, go back and listen from the beginning to learn about clarity, boundaries, self-assurance, and accountability before diving into courage.

And, if you’re ready to start raising your standards but want some extra guidance, be sure to grab the free worksheet from Chris that will help you spot the difference between expectations and standards in your own life. You can grab it here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself

 It’s a simple but powerful tool to get started right away.

Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here.
And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.