163: Ask The Everygirl: "I THINK My Boyfriend is Proposing Soon...How Do I Let Go Of Control?" (And an Update on My Wedding Planning)

 

"I don't want to unintentionally ruin the surprise of the proposal–How do I let go of control knowing my boyfriend wants to propose to me this year?"

Josie talks about how to let go of feeling in control, including why the brain thinks uncertainty means you're unsafe and why you should look at "being surprised" as getting to watch your favorite movie for the first time. She also shares tips to detach so you can focus on the "why" instead of the "how" and "when." Josie also gives an update on her wedding planning process and the biggest tip she would give to all brides or other Everygirls entering their bridal era sometime soon.

KEY MOMENTS:

00:29 – Introduction

00:56 – This Week’s Question

01:09 – Why Waiting On a Proposal Feels So…Weird

02:08 – Wanting a Man to Propose to You Does Not Have to Be Anti-Feminist

04:08 – Our Brains Are Wired to Avoid Uncertainty

05:08 – You Are Getting to Watch Your Favorite Movie For the First Time

05:41 – Attach From The “How” and “When”

06:30 – Deprioritize A Proposal

07:31 – “You’ve Already Done The Hard Part–Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride”

09:18 – Josie’s Wedding Planning Updates

12:50 – Worrying About Wedding Timelines

13:35 – Josie’s #1 Tip For Future Brides

16:56 – Final Thoughts



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