08/01/2024
Drop a YES In the comments if you’re ready to put any or all of these steps into action 🙌🏼
1️⃣ TRIGGERS
You have to start by getting real with yourself. What situations or people make you feel like you have to say yes…and why is that? What are you seeking? What do you fear if you say no?
2️⃣ VALUES
Discover what really matters to you. What lights you up? When you live in alignment with your own values, it’s easier to choose and make decisions based off who you are. Your values are like a personal GPS.
3️⃣ BOUNDARIES + ASSERTIVENESS
Boundaries aren’t meant to keep people out, they invite people to know who you really are. Learning to be assertive can take time… especially when you’re not used to speaking up for your needs, thoughts, and feelings. But you can do it! Start slow and build from there.
4️⃣ RESILIENCE
Life throws curveballs and sometimes we get hit. Building emotional resilience helps you bounce back when someone doesn’t approve of you in some way, lets you down, or flat out rejects you. OUCH! I know it hurts, but you hurt yourself more when you shrink from being yourself to keep someone else from going away.
5️⃣ SUPPORT
Nothing feels better than being around people who just ‘get’ you. We’re social creatures and crave community! It takes effort to find your tribe…but it’s worth it. Now that you’re learning to be the real you, you’ll find them. And you’ll know they love you for who you truly are! A coach or therapist can provide wonderful support, guidance, and a sounding board as you learn how to express your true self and grow.
6️⃣ PROGRESS
Have fun as you acknowledge and reward yourself for every step you take towards prioritizing your truth, your needs, your authenticity. It’s important that you matter to YOU! Your relationship with yourself teaches other people how you expect to be treated.
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