Now that you've exposed your Unabashed Self, it's time to take it out of the lost & found and bring it to life!
Yes, it may have been lost for a while...tossed in the back of the closet, overshadowed by the expectations of the day. So what?
As of today, it's time to take your Unabashed Self out, shake off the dust and let it loose in the world. Show up! Be seen! Expose yourself. You might be amazed at what happens.
Why is this so vital?
What happens with many people in their quest to connect, with themselves and others, is that they place unrealistic expectations on others to fulfill parts they have repressed, dampened, and, for some, practically extinguished. They keep playing out old patterns and expect different results. Sound familiar?
The truth is...you are only as lost as you allow yourself to be. Yes, it may feel vulnerable to expose yourself. But when you couple your uniqueness with respect for others, you might just be amazed at the results! Today, commit to recognizing what you already have, trusting who you already are and connecting from that place!
I had one client who is smart, funny, caring and quite dynamic. She did her very best not to rock the boat...to the point where she often dismissed her Self and then was surprised at how others seem to get what they want in life... and she seemed to get left behind. Well, as you can imagine she started to get pretty pissed off. That's when she came to me! As she started to take risks and honor herself more fully, she began to see that it was her own self dismissal that kept her back. With each risk she took to be 'seen', she gained more respect and, well, more success!
I've yet to meet a successful, satisfied person who did not rock the boat at times. It's part of leading the way. (The important point is to lead with intention toward a vision of purpose.)
Back to my client—she and I made these bets. I rarely make bets with my clients but I was so sure about her compelling nature, that I'd take seemingly big risks. She'd say "Carolyn, you're willing to bet that?"
"Yes," I say, "without a doubt."
Each time she'd take on the bet, she'd come back laughing, "I did it, you were right, and you won't believe what happened!" It is quite exciting to witness her reclaiming herself!
If we don't live our strengths, our gifts, our seemingly odd selves...how can we expect others to connect fully with us?
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Ready?
Let's get real.
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Here's today's challenge.
Take the lid off somewhere. You don't have to go over the top...unless you do...but here’s my invitation: let the Self you've been repressing out in the world.
You can do this anywhere, at the gas station, in the grocery store, with a friend, as you dance, at work—it just has to be somewhere in life with people, not in your head or in your journal!
As you go about your day, where can you add it in?
As you do, notice:
What is it like to take the lid off?
If you let your Unabashed Self out more, how might it enrich your life?
Yes, it may have been lost for a while...tossed in the back of the closet, overshadowed by the expectations of the day. So what?
As of today, it's time to take your Unabashed Self out, shake off the dust and let it loose in the world. Show up! Be seen! Expose yourself. You might be amazed at what happens.
Why is this so vital?
What happens with many people in their quest to connect, with themselves and others, is that they place unrealistic expectations on others to fulfill parts they have repressed, dampened, and, for some, practically extinguished. They keep playing out old patterns and expect different results. Sound familiar?
The truth is...you are only as lost as you allow yourself to be. Yes, it may feel vulnerable to expose yourself. But when you couple your uniqueness with respect for others, you might just be amazed at the results! Today, commit to recognizing what you already have, trusting who you already are and connecting from that place!
I had one client who is smart, funny, caring and quite dynamic. She did her very best not to rock the boat...to the point where she often dismissed her Self and then was surprised at how others seem to get what they want in life... and she seemed to get left behind. Well, as you can imagine she started to get pretty pissed off. That's when she came to me! As she started to take risks and honor herself more fully, she began to see that it was her own self dismissal that kept her back. With each risk she took to be 'seen', she gained more respect and, well, more success!
I've yet to meet a successful, satisfied person who did not rock the boat at times. It's part of leading the way. (The important point is to lead with intention toward a vision of purpose.)
Back to my client—she and I made these bets. I rarely make bets with my clients but I was so sure about her compelling nature, that I'd take seemingly big risks. She'd say "Carolyn, you're willing to bet that?"
"Yes," I say, "without a doubt."
Each time she'd take on the bet, she'd come back laughing, "I did it, you were right, and you won't believe what happened!" It is quite exciting to witness her reclaiming herself!
If we don't live our strengths, our gifts, our seemingly odd selves...how can we expect others to connect fully with us?
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Ready?
Let's get real.
- What part of your Self do you most enjoy and bring to life with ease in the world?
- What happens when you do?
- What parts of your Self have you suppressed and repressed and are dying to be seen?
- Where are you living outdated beliefs or other people’s stories about you?
- What side of your Self do you keep a 'lid on' for fear of judgment?
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Here's today's challenge.
Take the lid off somewhere. You don't have to go over the top...unless you do...but here’s my invitation: let the Self you've been repressing out in the world.
You can do this anywhere, at the gas station, in the grocery store, with a friend, as you dance, at work—it just has to be somewhere in life with people, not in your head or in your journal!
As you go about your day, where can you add it in?
As you do, notice:
What is it like to take the lid off?
If you let your Unabashed Self out more, how might it enrich your life?
