#17: Stop Tolerating & Level Up Your Life

In this episode, Hilary explores a pivotal realization she experienced shortly after she turned 50: the unnecessary burdens we all carry by tolerating less than we deserve. This episode is a candid exploration of personal thresholds, examining everything from daily inconveniences to significant life choices, and how moving past “what we put up with” can transform our lives as we commit to putting SELF first. Episode Highlights: Hilary's personal journey of eliminating “just putting up with sh*t” as she approached her fifties. Practical advice on identifying and addressing small to significant instances of tolerating in one's life. Insightful discussions on how tolerating less can significantly enhance personal and professional wellbeing. Episode Breakdown: [00:00:02] - Introduction to the theme of tolerating and its impact on life. [00:31:31] - Hilary shares her personal experience of un-tolerating to improve her life. [01:00:00] - Discussion on everyday tolerances and how they accumulate to impact mood and self-esteem. [01:31:00] - Strategies for confronting and overcoming significant tolerances in relationships and careers. Listener Takeaways: Awareness and Action: Learn to recognize the small discomforts and larger issues you've been tolerating and how to actively address them. Empowerment through Change: Understand the profound impact that reducing this type of behavior can have on your mental health and personal growth. Practical Steps to Transformation: Gain insights into actionable steps to reduce tolerating in various aspects of your life, from personal belongings to professional ambitions. Inspiration for Personal Development: Hilary's story serves as a motivation to embrace change and stop settling for less than you deserve. Catch this transformative episode to understand why tolerating less can mean living more fully, and how you can start making those changes today. If you're tired of just "putting up" with things, this episode will offer you the tools and courage to demand more from life and yourself.   Resources Click Here to download the Toleration Tracker: https://hilarysilver.com/tolerate/ Here's the link to the episode I mention on How I Changed My Brain in 90 Days: https://youtu.be/bwT6gBswlNY?si=q3J98mjMuA-iLPB-