Do you ever shrink down certain parts of yourself—talents, opinions, intellect, convictions, or personality traits, for instance—in order to avoid conflict or make others feel more comfortable? This is a normal and common defense mechanism, but it doesn’t have to be your default setting. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, Alexis and Mary-Beth unpack the reasons that cause us to shrink down, and how we can resist the urge to make ourselves smaller and live into the fullest, truest expressions of who we are... unapologetically.
Articles Referenced:
30 SURPRISING WAYS YOU’RE SHRINKING YOURSELF BACK
ARE YOU SHRINKING YOURSELF?
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