Showing up as your authentic self can be difficult. Especially because you were taught that who you are isn’t good enough, but I’m here to tell you that you are.

Society has a knack for teaching us that who we are isn’t good enough.

Society says:

“If you’re like this, you’re enough.”

“If you’re perfect, you’ll fit in.”

“Once you meet our guidelines, you’ll be happy.”

When, in reality, striving to be anything but yourself is draining and moves you in the opposite direction of happiness.

So how do you show up as your authentic self in any situation?

1. Drop the self-judgement. Sure there might be others judging you, but more than half the time, it’s your own self-judgement over how you think you should be that blocks your light from shining. When you drop your own self-judgement, you can learn to replace it with self-love and self-acceptance.
2. Remember that you’re your only barrier. The only person that’s stopping you from showing up as your authentic self, is yourself. Others may create challenge for you, but they don’t have the power to stop you from showing up in your truth.
3. Always choose YES to showing up as your authentic self. In every moment, you have a choice: to show up as your authentic self, or not. Choose the former every time.
4. Remember your self-worth. Here’s the truth: you’re enough. You were made the way you were because you have something uniquely great to offer this world. If you choose to dim it, you’re missing out on yourself.
5. Love yourself more. Repeat to yourself, “I love you.” Every. Damn. Day. And especially in the moments when you’re feeling insecure, anxious, or fearful.

I hope that these tips will help you find the confidence to show up as your authentic self. It’s been a journey for me to practice these tips, and I hope that they give you the strength to shine your light fully.

If you want help building your confidence or re-connecting to your authentic self, book a coaching call with me here.

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As women, it’s harder for us to stand our ground and take no shit.

Why is this harder for women?

Because, ancestrally, women were taught that they should be quiet, kind, and always giving. Women were taught that men have the power and that their voices don’t matter.

NEWSFLASH! It’s 2019 and women are speaking up like never before.

Women are learning that their voices matter and that it’s ok for them to stand their ground and take no shit when they need to. Women are coming back into their power.

Have you struggled with being able to stand your ground?

Here are a few reminders for you to remember when you need to stand up for yourself:

1. Remember that your ancestors were taught that you aren’t allowed to speak up or stand up. This pattern has be brought down through generations, but you have the power to change this pattern any time.
2. Your voice matters.
3. Know your worth.
4. You know your boundaries. Choose to honour them.
5. Drop the guilt. Drop the shame.

If you need guidance on finding your voice, book a coaching call with me here.

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