290 - 11-11-11 Challenge Starts Today! Are You In?

Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door!

In her last episode, Jill filled listeners in on her upcoming 11-11-11 challenge - to give 11 genuine compliments to 11 different people over the course of 11 consecutive days, beginning on August 11th! This experiment, as Jill stresses, isn’t just about being kind or spreading positivity but is rather a close look at how we relate to self-worth, validation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and our resistance to both giving and receiving, especially as women.

Jill explains how the true purpose of this experiment is not to “get it right” but rather to pay attention. What happens inside when you fall short of the goal, when a compliment is ignored, when it’s received too enthusiastically and you find yourself craving that response again? This episode gives you permission to not only participate imperfectly but to also allow the imperfection to teach you something.

Whether you're someone who finds it hard to say kind things about yourself, someone who hands out compliments to stay safe, or someone who rebels against rules altogether, Jill invites you to feel into what’s true for you. She encourages slowing down, tuning into your body, and exploring the emotions that come up from beneath the surface of what seems like a simple act, and she would love for you to reach out to share what you notice!

This isn’t homework. It’s not a performance. It’s an invitation to pay attention to your nervous system, your patterns, and the stories which you tell yourself about worth and connection. Above all, it’s a chance to practice being more present and more real!

Show Notes:

[01:29] - Although traveling tends to reawaken Jill's joy, she admits that Charlevoix, Michigan has felt a little too bland and culturally plain.
[03:23] - Hear how Beaver Island Resort, run by an incredibly genuine couple, blends rustic charm with luxury touches.
[06:03] - Jill explains how glamping, dark skies, and community vibes all contribute to Beaver Island Resort feeling like adult summer camp heaven.
[09:41] - Jill highlights how the story about the resort celebrates purpose, risk-taking, and planning your getaways ahead of time.
[11:16] - Hear how the 11-11-11 experiment invites self-discovery via imperfection and showing up authentically.
[14:38] - Jill explains what the 11-11-11 challenge entails.
[17:24] - Authentic compliments require presence, so Jill encourages slowing down, feeling into them, and observing what surfaces within you.
[20:27] - The Be You event in October invites women to remove their masks and be celebrated as their true selves!

 

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