Overcome Your Fear Of Being Seen And Heard - 003

Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Heard | Yes To You Podcast #003 Do you want to know how to gain self-confidence so that you can launch your business, publish your book, or simply be more assertive? People-pleasing, procrastination, perfectionism, waiting for permission...ain't nobody got time for that! Today, let’s discuss 6 steps to overcome your fear of being seen and heard. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Spotify | Subscribe on Stitcher Radio | Subscribe on Google Play Music | Subscribe on Google Podcasts I do not believe in coincidences. So, you're here for a special reason. You were drawn here because there is something greater within you that is desiring expression through your creativity—a message, a mission, a business, a book, etc. If you've been standing in your own way due to fear of being rejected, being judged, failing, succeeding—my goal with this episode is to provide you with a few more tools to power through fear so that you can manifest your vision of happiness and success! Episode Outline ►   [1:47] Impostor Syndrome—a term was coined several years ago after a study on the tendency for highly achieved women to feel unworthy and undeserving of their success. ►   [2:18] Impostor Syndrome affects people of ALL WALKS—not just highly successful women. ►   [2:40] Chronic feelings of unworthiness  and limiting beliefs begin in early childhood ►   [3:45] How to overcome Impostor Syndrome a.k.a. The fear of being seen and heard ►   [3:54] Weekly Wellness Tip: How To Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries ►   [3:54] How to develop healthy boundaries ►   [5:10] Tip #1:  Grounding ►   [6:03] Tip #2:  Be intentional about how you spend your time and energy ►   [6:51] Tip #3: Use the power of your NO ►   [7:30] Tip #4: Tell the Truth. Speak up in a loving, calm, but unapologetic way when you feel inspired to. ►   [8:57] 6 Ways To Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Heard ►   [9:10] Aretha Franklin Story: Show Up. Be Hungry For Greatness. ►   [11:41] Step#1: Self-Acceptance ►   [12:30] Self-acceptance journal exercise ►   [15:13] Step #2: Find Your Why ►   [16:42] Step #3: Put Yourself Out There ►   [17:24] Using visualization as a tool to direct your action before you do anything ►   [18:52] Step #4: Don’t Just Talk About It, Be About It! ►   [19:14] The danger of breaking promises to ourselves ►   [20:41] Step #5: Invest In Your Growth ►   [21:50] If you’re not willing to invest in your growth, why would anyone else invest in you? ►   [22:48] Step #6: Create An Environment That Affirms You ►   [23:17] The importance of connecting with optimistic, like-minded people  to keep growing ►   [24:29] Where to connect with like-minded people ►   [25:24] Declutter Your Space of anything that isn’t serving you. ►   [25:44] Think, speak, and act like Next-Level you ►   [27:17] My Challenge For You This Week Resources Mentioned In This Episode Dr. John DeMartini’s Value Determination Process (FREE 20-30 minute assessment online) Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Setting Healthy Boundaries Connect with nature: go outside; use indoor plants; Himalayan salt lamp Use healing crystals such as black obsidian, jet, onyx, tiger’s eye Heart Thoughts Affirmation Cards by Louise Hay Places To Connect With Like-Minded People Meetup Your Local Chamber of Commerce Eventbrite (business networking, women’s empowerment brunches, local conferences) Toastmasters