No More Shapeshifting
We all learned early in life that there are certain things we should say, do and be in order to be accepted in the eyes of family, society, friends, etc. As a result, we become so focused on showing up as the version of ourselves that others want to see, that the person we were created to be feels impossible to connect to. We then find ourselves doing things like….
losing sight of the innate curiosity that helps us see and understand what we want in this life and our greater WHY;
spending more time seeking external validation than trusting our own inner wisdom;
questioning ourselves so much for past mistakes that we do not allow ourselves to embrace present opportunities;
repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior because we don’t believe we have what it takes to make significant changes.
But here’s the thing….
When we focus on making ourselves likable based on outside standards, we diminish our value for short term gain. And we find ourselves living a life where we feel both powerless and unfulfilled.
Yes. It feels amazing to be applauded and appreciated by those around us. But if we do not start within FIRST, the moments of adulation will flood in and then, just as quickly, become a distant memory as we search for more, like trying to fill a water pitcher that has a hole.
The only person qualified to speak to the truth of who you are and the path you were meant to follow is YOU. No one can truly acknowledge your value until YOU acknowledge it for yourself FIRST.
In order to step into your authentic self, you have to DECIDE to fill YOUR OWN cup….consistently.
Look in the mirror and say these words:
My curiosity is a gift to myself and the world. I embrace it with joy.
I trust myself. I do not need external validation to make amazing decisions.
I am not defined by my mistakes. They are simply teachers that help me become a better version of myself.
I am smart, capable, beautiful, creative and WHOLE. My voice matters.
Start a running list of affirmations that help you reset when you catch yourself jumping through hoops to impress others or make them happy. And remember, this is YOUR life and you DESERVE to live it in a way that brings you endless joy.
Not feeling confident in your ability to release the tendency to see yourself solely based on the expectations of others? Let’s talk about it!
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