The fluid self-image


"You will rarely outperform your self-image" - James Clear

If you were to take a moment and look at yourself as if you're a fly on the wall, leaving all your usual judgments on the side, what would you see?

What can you set aside for a minute that's been part of your self-image, something that's been causing insecurity and self-doubt?

What can you notice instead?

How does that change your self-image?

Not to outperform yourself, but to feel more complete, kind and loving to yourself?

Performance follows expectation follows trust.

In other words, what part of you that you've kept hidden can you now trust? What new expectation does that create? What performance, i.e. action, does it lead to?

Action can be anything, from a decision, movement or stillness, depending on where you are and what you need.

Your view of yourself is not fixed. What do you want it to be?

Love,

Elena



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Elena Christopoulou

I'm a holistic therapist, with decades-long previous experience as a film professional. I'm currently facilitating customised workshops for film festivals, companies, and institutions on stress management, communication practices, alternative approach of scripts & projects, and more. In my private practice, I offer 1:1 sessions that are dedicated to healing the spiritual aspect of trauma. Subscribe to my newsletter for news and updates.

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