You can take up space.

Carolyn
Feb 21, 2023
you can take up space

Putting yourself out there and sharing about your life takes courage. Especially if you’ve been conditioned (by society, by the people that you grew up with and surrounded yourself with) with thoughts such as the following:

1. Don’t take up space.
2. You’re too much. Keep quiet and don’t ‘rock the boat’ by speaking up for what you truly believe.
3. It’s bad to have different opinions about what others widely accept. Keep your thoughts to yourself.
4. If you say what you truly feel, people won’t like what you have to say.

It takes courage to speak from a place of authenticity. If you’ve struggled with this, know you’re not alone. If you’re ‘different,’ remember your unique gifts. Celebrate who you are and remind yourself that you are doing great.

#mondayreminder #mondaymotivation #innerwork #personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney

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Carolyn
Carolyn

Written by Carolyn

Brand Marketer | Storyteller | Connector. Passionate about #health, #wellness, #womenintech. Opinions are my own.

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