From shrinking to SHOWING UP 🤩 Toxic shame takes shape up in your body as… 👉🏼 shrinking 👉🏼 closing off 👉🏼 making yourself small …essentially - protection through trying to disappear 🫣 This response reinforces the message: “I can’t” or “I’m not.” But HEALTHY PRIDE invites you to open up, expand, and TAKE UP space (IMPORTANT NOTE - not “wait to be given” space) 👌🏼 Try this on - practice shifting from making yourself small in a chair, closing off, covering up, trying to get away…. To lifting your chest, uncrossing your legs, leaning forward and letting yourself fully arrive. In essence, allowing your body to say: “I’m here.” 👑 These seemingly small shifts create a BIG impact on how you feel inside (remember - story follows state) 🙌🏼 Healthy pride isn’t just a mindset—it’s a full-body experience 🔥 What’s one thing you’re proud of yourself for this week? Share it below and notice how your body shifts when you let yourself FEEL into that pride a little more. And if it feels a little scary - GOOD! This is how you grow and break out of the “good girl” mold 👏🏼 . . . . .
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