STAND OUT FOR JOY
OUR BRAINS ARE DESIGNED to keep us safe, and one of the ways it does this is by ensuring that we fit in. Doing what you love requires you to override your innate desire for approval. When we conform to avoid vulnerability, we live on top of a deadening feeling of self-betrayal. To shake off our inbuilt wish for approval, get clear on your ‘why’. Journal around these prompts to find yours:
Find your stretch zone and begin to shine, says happiness expert, coach Kia Cannons
Why is it essential for you to honour your truth? What makes this urgent?
As you focus on your ‘why’, you will start to care less about other people’s opinions and feel braver to honour your own.
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