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Are you holding back your emotions? 5 signs say that you are not claiming your space

Published on Aug 03, 2024 05:20 PM IST
  • From prioritising others to being in silent mode in conversations, here are a few signs that we are not claiming our space.
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Do you often keep quiet and let go of things that hurt you? Do you prefer to suppress your emotions rather than being aware of them and addressing them? Then you are not claiming your space and starting the journey of healing. Therapist Linda Meredith shared a few signs on a social media post that denote that we are holding back our emotions.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 03, 2024 05:20 PM IST

Do you often keep quiet and let go of things that hurt you? Do you prefer to suppress your emotions rather than being aware of them and addressing them? Then you are not claiming your space and starting the journey of healing. Therapist Linda Meredith shared a few signs on a social media post that denote that we are holding back our emotions.(Unsplash)

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Even when we have something important to say, we prefer to stay silent in a conversation. This happens because we feel underconfident. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 03, 2024 05:20 PM IST

Even when we have something important to say, we prefer to stay silent in a conversation. This happens because we feel underconfident. (Unsplash)

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We prefer to stay in the shadows. Even when we have the desired skills and talents, we take a step back and let others take our place. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 03, 2024 05:20 PM IST

We prefer to stay in the shadows. Even when we have the desired skills and talents, we take a step back and let others take our place. (Unsplash)

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Even when we take up the smallest amount of space, we apologise because we think that we do not deserve it. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Even when we take up the smallest amount of space, we apologise because we think that we do not deserve it. (Unsplash)

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We always prioritise other’s comfort and needs, and end up compromising on our needs, wants, expectations and comfort. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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We always prioritise other’s comfort and needs, and end up compromising on our needs, wants, expectations and comfort. (Unsplash)

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We constantly fear overstepping boundaries and second-guess our abilities and worth. We also struggle to set boundaries for ourselves. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 03, 2024 05:20 PM IST

We constantly fear overstepping boundaries and second-guess our abilities and worth. We also struggle to set boundaries for ourselves. (Unsplash)

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