12/08/2024
❗My personal favorite was the 'People-Pleaser Mask'. (see a list of more masks at the end)
✨It helped me gain recognition and attention, and boosted my self-esteem.
✨However, masks are curated versions of ourselves that align with what we believe others expect of us.
✨They serve as shields, protecting us from judgment, rejection and vulnerability.
✨Over time, these facades can become burdensome.
✨The pressure to maintain them drains our energy, stifles our authenticity, and distances us from our true selves.
✨We start to disconnect, not just from others, but from our own identities.
❗Looking within, I started to understand the deeper layers that made me put on the mask.
✨Peeling back those layers helped me discover my true self, revealing passions, values, and talents that have been overlooked or forgotten.
✨I was able to lay the foundation for authentic living and reconnect with my core essence.
💃 By recognizing and celebrating our authentic selves, we start to live more genuine lives, expressing our true nature without fear or hesitation.
❓ What masks are YOU ready to take off?
👋 I’m Nicole Peterhans, your Spiritual Life Coach and I guide you along the way to overcome your fears and resistance to follow your heart's calling!
✨ I support my clients on their journey of self-discovery, which brings to them a deep sense of growth and fulfillment. Through our work together they learn who they really are, understand their strengths and areas for improvement, and are able to make choices and actions that are more aligned.
The Perfectionist: Striving to appear flawless and in control, we hide our mistakes and imperfections, fearing judgment or failure.
The People-Pleaser: Constantly saying "yes" to others, even when it means sacrificing own needs, to avoid conflict or disappointment.
The Overachiever: Pushing ourselves to achieve more, often to gain validation or feel worthy, while concealing insecurities or fears of inadequacy.
The Stoic: Suppressing emotions, especially in professional settings, to appear strong and unaffected, often leading to emotional exhaustion.
The Social Butterfly: Engaging in constant social interaction, projecting a confident, outgoing persona while hiding feelings of loneliness or anxiety.
The Know-It-All: Acting as though we have all the answers, to maintain an image of competence and authority.
The Caregiver: Always taking care of others, often at the expense of own well-being, to fulfill a role or avoid facing our own needs.
The Rebel: Challenging authority or norms to protect against vulnerability or criticism.
The Optimist: Projecting positivity and avoiding difficult emotions, even when things aren’t going well, to maintain an image of resilience.
The Busy Bee: Filling our schedules to the brim, portraying productivity and success, while potentially masking a fear of stillness or self-reflection.
