Speak Out/Up

Posted by Amy Applebaum on September 23, 2007 6:38 PM PDT

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This has to do with boundaries and loving yourself. Shyness has to do with fear of rejection amongst many other things. Speaking out and asking for what you want is absolutely critical when it comes to being happy. It’s not just about courage…it’s about boundaries, adhering to one’s owns values. It’s about investigating how you feel about yourself and what beliefs keep you from speaking out.

Once your feeling and beliefs are uncovered…we can begin the process of reframing those beliefs, reclaiming one’s life, and living the life you set out to.

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Amy,
You bring up a great point. When we take a stand, speak our truth and ask for what we want, we are challenged and stretched.

We are also keeping a promise to love and honor ourselves...a big part of integrity.

Let's get a discussion flowing on this topic. Who wants to be the first to share a story about a time you learned to stand up for yourself?

Can't wait to see what you write!

Love and blessings,
Lynne

Hey Amy,
Great post about speaking out/up - I love the whole whole concept of standing up for ourselves and what we want - and heard recently how that wording is actually a metaphor for how we literally stand up in life and having a back-bone. If we have back-issues, look at areas in our life where we aren't speaking up.

Wanted to mention as well - that when we think of speaking up and doing something different than we've done before, we may face resistance and it's a feeling that we need to break-through and do it anyways - even if we're scared.

Great topic....