UNMASKED: How To Stop Hiding Your True self

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n and who you truly are. It's not your enemy – it's a protector that has outlived its usefulness. U

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from the group meant death. Today, this fear manifests as:Avoiding expressing unpopular opinionsChanging your personali

f rejection kept her original music locked away. "What if they hate my songs?" she asked. "What if they don't?" I countered. Whe

rfectionism and procrastination:Not pursuing dreams because you might not succeedStaying in your comfort zone to avoid

might cost:"If I succeed, people will expect too much from me""Success will change me

g behavior:Saying yes when you mean noAvoiding conflict at all costsTak

ties and potential:Downplaying your talents and achievementsAvoiding leadership opportunitiesNo

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protects your need for belongingFear of failure protects your self-esteemFear of success protects your sense of safet

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ime you act authentically despite fear, you:Build evidence that you can handle whatever happen

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't fight the feeling; let it be presentInvestigate: What is fear try

you:Name 5 things you can see4 things you can touch3 thin

en?What's the best that could happen?What's most likely to happen?How wou

s, take small steps:Identify your fear on a scale of 1-10Start with activities that

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test potential growth. The things that scare you most may

fear, identify:What it's trying to protectEvidence that contradicts this fea

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tting it make your decisions. Every authentic action you take, no matter how small, builds