SHAME: Part 2 - Unraveling Toxic Beliefs

Over the next 4 days, we will look at several practical steps that you can take on your path out of the shadows of shame.🚶‍♂️🌞

Day 1: Unraveling Toxic Beliefs 🌱

🔍 Exercise: The Belief Mapping Technique

1️⃣ Reflect & Write 📓💭: Find a quiet corner, grab your journal, and dive deep. Reflect on those lingering negative beliefs that whisper tales of shame. 🗣️👤 Jot them all down. "It's shameful to want more," "Failure equals defeat," “I should keep my head down and not seek attention,” etc.

2️⃣ Challenge & Rewrite ✍️🔄: Now, for each dark belief, shine a light with a counterstatement. Transform "It's shameful to want more" into "Seeking more is my right and pathway to growth," 🌟🛤️ "Failure is my teacher, guiding me to success," 📚💡 and so forth.

3️⃣ Affirm Daily 🗣️💖: Pick one counterstatement each morning. Let this be your mantra of the day, echoing in your heart whenever doubt creeps in. 🌈📣

👀 By dissecting and challenging our internal narratives (which may or may not be wrong, and which may or may not be protecting us), we're not just questioning them; we're rewriting our stories towards self-love and acceptance. 📖❤️🌿

Tomorrow, we'll dive into shedding survival tactics and accepting our true selves. Ready to transform shame into empowerment? Let's do this together! 💪🌟🔥