Ever Wonder Who’s Running the Show in Your Life?
CLUE: It’s not your mother-in-law!! lol
Spoiler alert: it's your shadow. That sneaky little part of your ego that operates in the background, shaping your behaviors and emotions without you even realizing it.
Shadow Work is a journey to unveil the real you, the one that's been buried under layers of people-pleasing, self-doubt, resentment, and worry. It’s not about finger-pointing or blame games; it’s about stepping into your power and living in an excuse-free zone.
Here's the lowdown on Shadow Work:
Meet Your Shadow: Your shadow is made up of the traits and behaviors you’ve disowned. Some might be seen as negative, but many are just parts of you that society or circumstances made you hide. Think of it as the stuff you’ve swept under the rug to keep the peace or win approval. It’s also the positive attributes you don’t think apply to you.
The Goal: To bring these hidden parts into the light, embrace them, and reveal your true self. This isn’t just self-help fluff; it’s about real, raw self-acceptance.
Why It’s There: Most of your shadow traits were shoved into hiding as a survival tactic. Maybe a snide comment from a parent, societal norms, or a bad experience taught you to suppress certain aspects of yourself or made you believe you were wrong, bad or not worthy. Or you decided you didn’t want to be “selfish” so you disowned it.
Own Your Story: Shadow Work is about owning your experiences and responses—no more blame, no more excuses. It’s about consciously showing up and building the courage to take full responsibility for your life.
Liberation Station: At its core, Shadow Work is about self-acceptance. By integrating your shadow, you cut down on internal conflicts and start living a life that’s authentically yours.
Shadow Beliefs: These pesky beliefs can form in an instant from misunderstandings, trauma, or offhand comments. They’re the silent culprits from childhood behind most of your emotional “dis-ease.”
The Process: Sorting through your shadows takes time and intention. A trained coach can help you navigate the murky waters of disempowering beliefs and patterns.
The Payoff: Think stronger core self, reduced emotional turmoil, and a more focused, self-assured you. Who wouldn’t want that?
Curious how Shadow Work can help you skyrocket your personal growth and thrive?
Let’s schedule a Breakthrough Session to dig into where you’re at, what you’ve been doing, and where you want to go?
I’m a Shadow Work and Boundary expert specializing in Reinvention Coaching. I’m passionate about modern dance, desert hiking, ice cream sandwiches and the perfect shade of pink lipstick!
Your Coach,
Laura
