Are you constantly filtering yourself, worried about what others might think? In this powerful episode, Dara Tomasson addresses the common struggle of dimming your light to make others comfortable.

Key Points:

• Why we learned to prioritize others' opinions

• The myth of "hurting others' feelings"

• How self-sabotage protects us from shining

• Understanding emotional adulthood

Featured Tool: The Balance Scale Exercise Learn how to:

• Identify your positive achievements

• Recognize self-sabotaging behaviors

• Understand your "happiness set point"

• Break free from people-pleasing patterns

Client Example:

• Successful quilter holding back from sharing: • Finished projects • Travel adventures • Weight loss journey All due to fear of making others feel bad

Important Truth: You cannot control how others feel. Their reactions are based on their thoughts, not your actions.

March 2025 Theme: Overcoming Overwhelm April 2025 Theme: Building Resilience & Conflict Resolution

Ready to stop dimming your light? Book a free 25-minute coaching session with Dara.

Remember: What you think about yourself matters more than what others think about you.

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