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Being vulnerable is one of the most important and also challenging and scary things for us in life.
I always knew that I felt more like my true self when I was being open and honest with myself and those around me. But that doesn’t make it any easier to show vulnerability. Seriously, I understand this 100%.
As I’ve mentioned before, I was part of a group layoff at my previous job. I never thought I’d talk about that as much as I have been here on this blog, but it’s what feels right to me so I’m just trying to follow my intuition.
I’ve undergone quite a journey of self-discovery over these past five months or so. Most of it has been overwhelmingly positive, but there have been a few things I’ve learned about myself that aren’t super great or happy.
And that’s ok. In fact, that’s great!
If I never took the time to be vulnerable with myself, I never would’ve realized things like this:
— I was very complacent and coasting at many of my jobs in the past, which made me unhappy
— I’ve always wanted to be a leader, but I told myself no one would listen to me or care since I was bullied so much when I was younger, so I never tried
— Blogging about my personal life and struggles has been really great. Don’t get me wrong, it’s had plenty of ups and downs, but I’ve connected both with my friends and people I don’t know in real life because of the things I’ve shared here
Basically, I think we all need to be more honest with and true to ourselves. If we don’t face our real selves, how can we ever change or grow? It’s scary as hell but so, so important.
I dare you to be vulnerable today, even just a little bit. Start a journal and share your real feelings in it. Or finally put up that website or blog you’ve been wanting to start. Or tell someone how you really feel.
I realized I never really put myself out there before I was let go from my previous job. I wasn’t really challenging myself or daring myself to be better or stronger. Part of me feels disappointed in myself for not “waking up” to this fact sooner, but we can’t change the past, so there’s no use berating ourselves.
Be vulnerable. It can be really scary, but it can also be really rewarding.
What’s something vulnerable that you’ve done lately?
