In a recent episode of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, I had the pleasure of exploring the topic of embracing the uncomfortable, specifically the concept of "good awkward," with author and speaker, Henna Pryor.

The key to making friends, getting a job, and finding customers for your business all rely on the ability to connect with others. Many people struggle with this and think they need to act a certain way to attract others, but the most effective strategy has always been being yourself.

People tend to stay comfortable with what they often tell themselves, even if it's limiting beliefs. Not outgrowing our constrictive labels causes us to be inflexible and resort to self-pity. Overcome this tendency by knowing how our brain works.