How to Stop Selling Yourself Short
/Hey Love,
Are you selling yourself short? While sales might not be a regular part of your life, at one point or another, the time comes to hype ourselves. Whether for a promotion at work, vying for a volunteer position or even claiming your role among friends, knowing what you are good at (and what you’re not) is as important for our personal awareness as it is for our relationships.
So why is it so hard to own our strengths and feel comfortable pitching ourselves?
We don’t think they/we are valuable. It’s very common for us to question our worth when it seems like only certain talents or skills are praised in today’s society. But regardless of what (and who) seems to be the most idolized at the moment, there are endless other abilities that are essential for all aspects of our lives. The things you are good at are meaningful to more people than you know.
We don’t know what they are. If you grew up learning that bragging and being full of yourself were bad traits, then it’s quite possible you’ve been shutting down your skill-radar. Not wanting to call attention to your gifts undermines our ability to live authentically and feel good in our skin. It's time to recognize and celebrate your strengths and stop being worried about outshining others.
We think everyone can do them. Because something comes easy to you, it's natural to assume it's easy for everyone else, but that’s simply not true. We were all blessed with unique strengths that we were meant to share with the world. So lean into those do-with-your-eyes closed talents and feel empowered knowing that you are the only one with your combination of talent, experience and POV.
If you are ready to uplevel to a more confident and positive version of yourself, I have a new freebie designed to help you do just that! My Future-You Visioning Guide is now available as a pdf, with an accompanying audio recording. This guide breaks it down into 3 easy-to-understand parts, so you can start making powerful changes asap. It's an incredible process to help you get clear on who you truly want to be and how you want to go through life. Once you start practicing, you will find it becomes increasingly easier to embody the energy of your ideal future self.
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To owning our awesomeness,
Lauren