My Lessons From the Journey : Being True to Myself

My journey in Power Up coaching program is almost ending, I feel very confident to say, if there is one most greatest thing I have learnt from this journey is the power of self-awareness, I have learned that knowing and understanding myself is very important, if I want to live my life the way I wish and not be victim of circumstances and environment.

I have basically discovered the other me and the potential I have to live the life I choose not to live to satisfy other peoples or society I live in. Since I discovered myself I am able to decide on my own pathway, choose my battles, define myself, I have also learned to stay true to myself.

I am grateful and appreciate being part of the program, Power up has come to help me shape ways in various aspect of my life, at beginning of the process I was so confused and frustrated with the life I was living, but didn't know how to get out, and I didn't even realize that all the inner confusion had impact on my work and health.

Now with the self -awareness I can confidently name some of the principles I have learned while trying to stay true to my natural preferences, tendencies and not trying to change them to for other people or hide/deny my true feeling during my journey:

Being realistic and try to truly change: it has been one of the best but tough step I have taken during the journey, and have realize that it’s good for my soul to do what comes naturally to me and not feel like I have to change or compromise to fit in the world. Even though sometimes being true to me creates some friction, it has proven worth it in exchange for me being able to stay true to my values.

Not try to change my true identity: Some things that identify who I really  am, (example: my dressing preferences, my religion, my sexuality, my personality….) that shouldn't have to be changed in a way just because it’s the most accepted by others. 

It is not true that because I am different or think differently from norms of my society that my only option is to conform forever:  Power up program has thought me that whatever I am, I like or want out of life I could find a group of like-minded sisters, by creating a safe space where I feel happier, more accepted, less constrained, listened to, understood and supported. That has not only strengthened me, but also assist me shape who I have become.

It is impossible to win everyone: no matter how I came across, some people still do not like my “type”, I learned that there is no point for me to try to totally change every time and adapt to please everyone.

Though I had some of these principles that I used as an excuse to legitimate my weaknesses, I had real emotional and social weaknesses, ones my coach would agree with me that were problems. It’s was of course my choice to live so before the coaching program (to hide behind my work all the time, to not talk and with the emotional pains, pity myself, complain about things that I could not change), yet I convinced myself that I was being true to myself by not correcting the problems, I ultimately hurt social success, health and emotions for many many years….

Power up program came at the rights moment and has helped not change who I am, but discover who I am and guided me switch my perceptions on being true to myself.

I feel liberated and contented about my capabilities, my choices, my decisions and actions without worrying much about what the other people’s judgments will be. Through the 12 months of my journey I feel that Power up has re-energized me, I am able to see clear where I come from, where I am and define where I want to be next.

I am really grateful for having been a part of this life changing program !!!