1. “I have to give endlessly to be worthy of love and success.”
NS State: Pleasing/Stress (Sympathetic) - Hyperarousal
Impact:
This belief leads to over-giving, burnout, and neglect of self-care, as it ties worthiness to productivity and service. It often stems from societal conditioning or early caregiving roles where putting others first was a survival mechanism.
Reframe:
“My worth is inherent, and giving to myself allows me to serve others from a place of abundance.”
Embodiment Practice:
• Pause. Place your hand on your heart.
• Take 3-5 deep breaths in and out through your nose, elongating your exhales.
• Sense the container of your physical body—your skin as a boundary where you begin and others end.
• Remind yourself: YOU have free will.
• Make a conscious choice about how to proceed with loving boundaries from this grounded state.
2. “It’s selfish to prioritize my needs.”
NS State: Pleasing/Stress (Sympathetic) - Hyperarousal
Impact:
This belief prevents women from setting boundaries or investing time and resources in their personal growth. It fosters guilt around self-care, even when rest and reflection are necessary to sustain energy and creativity.
Reframe:
“Prioritizing my needs is an act of love for myself and those I support. My well-being fuels my ability to make a meaningful impact.”
Embodiment Practice:
• Schedule 1 hour/week of “Me Time” to do whatever sparks your joy.
Examples: Dancing, writing, singing, creating art, sleeping, or walking in nature.
• Let the to-do list wait. Protect this time as sacred—it stokes your inner fire and fuels your life force.
• Plan it. Schedule it. Honor it.
3. “I’m not enough or qualified enough to make a difference.”
NS State: Freezing (Dorsal Vagal) - Hypoarousal
Impact:
This belief fuels imposter syndrome and keeps women from fully stepping into their gifts, sharing their voice, or charging what they’re worth. It minimizes the value of lived experiences and innate wisdom.
Reframe:
“I am enough, and my unique journey has prepared me to serve and create impact in ways only I can.”
Embodiment Practice:
• Pause. Orient to your environment and notice your posture.
• Gently meet any collapse in your system with love. Breathe deeply.
• Feel your feet on the ground. Sway side-to-side, allowing your nervous system to re-center.
• When you notice a yawn, sigh, or deep breath, acknowledge this as your reset.
• Place a hand on your heart and ask: What is one small aligned action I can take toward my desire?
• Connect with that feeling and take the step.
Reminder: Slow is sacred. Baby steps compound over time.
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