Embodied communication & self-leadership for artists, dreamers & visionaries.
09/02/2025
Do you let your authentic self-expression stop at your creative expression or do you feel like you can "be you" in all areas of your life?
New video on how you can increase your authentic self-expression and exploring the link between creativity and authenticity
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Don’t take sh***from no one.
You can’t control what someone might throw at you, but you can learn to not let it affect you.
Being in control of your reactions is a superpower. It not only allows you to have a much easier time on this planet, it also exudes a self-confidence that is irresistible.
The less other people’s opinions or behaviours affect you, the stronger and more confident you will feel, which in turn will help you get even more bulletproof. The two augment each other.
Sometimes, for something to not feel hurtful you might have to first of all embrace all the “shadow-feelings” (sadness, shame, anger etc) that thing might bring up. If you don’t have a problem with “it”, no comment or behaviour about it can hurt you.
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23/07/2024
How many opportunities have you missed because hesitation or doubt kept you from approaching the opportunity?
It’s frustrating to only notice in hindsight that “Oh. I could have just asked for it”, isn’t it?
So what can you do?
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1.) Become aware of the pattern.
2.) Get comfortable with the discomfort that arises in the moment.
3.) “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
Sounds too simple to be true? Maybe. It’s still true though.
I have a new FREE e-guide explaining how you can become more magnetic to opportunities and people.
Comment 🧲 if you want access to it.
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Are you giving your power away?
People-pleasing is your bodymind’s attempt to influence the reaction of others.
It is your body’s interpretation of “safety” and your bodymind will continue to choose this false sense of safety until you teach it to tolerate the “danger” of breaking rapport.
The fear of being rejected, of messing up, of upsetting others needs to be addressed on a body level if you no longer want it to rule your life.
Because if you don’t, you will continue to neglect yourself any time someone else is around.
Everytime you do or say something to satisfy the needs of others - without first checking if it will work for you - you give your power away.
Your power lies within you and within you only. It doesn’t live in the acceptance of others.
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Comment/DM “power” for a free resource on how to overcome people pleasing and giving your power away.
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10/05/2024
You have to believe you can move the mountain before you can actually move it.
Plus, you actually need to let that belief sink in.
I spent 10 years in a career that could have easily given me all the evidence of me doing great things that I could have wanted, but that didn’t mean I believed it one bit. Because I didn’t know yet *how* to believe it.
And yes, even affirmations can help you if you do not yet know how to belief in
yourself, or feel like you temporarily fell of the wagon. Affirmations and meditation were two of my first transformative tools, I used for years.
In fact, I have a collection of affirmations for confidence - especially as needed in professional contexts. They come with instructions for how to use them so they actually work.
Comment “confidence” if you would like them, they are FREE.
Shine Brighter
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26/04/2024
Some level of doubt, hesitation and fear is normal and healthy. But if it so much that it stops you from doing the things you know would be good for you, it is not.
The question is if you are driven by an anxious “omg, I could mess this up” 😱, or by a relaxed “mmmh, let me see if this is as good as it gets, or if I can tweak things to make them even better.” 🧘♀️
For most things it’s enough to briefly think about them and then decide on an option and move on. Going over something again and again without making significant changes to it, or even getting stuck in overthinking or rumination,
a) zaps your energy and
b) keeps you exactly where you are.
You’ve Got This
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07/03/2024
Assertive communication means you say things directly.
Without the need to manipulate someone into liking you.
When someone doesn’t communicate assertively, the person often has a strong desire to be liked and the idea of breaking rapport or upsetting someone gets in their way of saying things straight.
The result tends to be indirect communication that leads to misunderstandings and hurt.
How comfortable are you to use assertive language and behaviours?
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31/01/2024
BOO!
Hello 2024.
No, I did not shut myself in a wardrobe for the last month… 🚪
In fact, my year is going calmly and steadily. 🎉
How about yours?
I hadn’t planned on taking an extended break from social, but clearly I do. And it is proving good to get some distance and look at things with fresh eyes and update a few things on the backend.
What did you do - intentionally or unintentionally- during those darkest months of the year that will help you start spring strong?
Share if you like. 👇🏼
It might be a little longer before I am fully back on here, but we are talking days, not weeks now. I can’t wait to “see you” again. (Yes, I do see you if you engage with my content.😊)
Until soon,
Nicolina
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