Ep37: The Lies We Tell (Ourselves)

It doesn't seem like we should be able to lie to ourselves, but many of us do. We are largely unaware of the self-trust that is being broken down when we we say yes when we really want to say no. When we hide how we really feel in order to belong we erode our confidence. 

I definitely used lying as a way to avoid getting in trouble as a kid. I learned that I could avoid disappointing my parents if I just told some half-truths or little white lies. I have had to learn as an adult how to tell the truth even when I have a lot of programming telling me to keep myself safe by not telling the truth. 

 

Telling the truth has impacted my relationships, not always in pleasant ways. The benefit, however, has been exponentially increased self-love, self-trust, confidence, and building the skill of having tough conversations.

 

Join me for this solo episode where I discuss how we can live authentically and what that popular phrase actually means. 

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