24/01/2024
Do you feel like ‘shy’ is a label that was stuck on you by other people?
I was a child who was more quiet, reticent and reserved – but it was other people who decided I was ‘shy’. Maybe you’re the same?
When I began to peel away the label, there was stuff underneath I’d never seen.
And with a million little pieces of me pressed in its glue, the label didn’t stick so well anymore.
But peeling off my ‘shy’ label wasn’t a solo mission! 🌟
Have you ever noticed that you have to be able to see and name a problem before you can tackle it? 👀
For ages, I was too busy trying to hide my shyness to really hold it up to the light.
And then I got brave enough, and felt just safe enough, to start to open up.
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It was enough. That was when I starting looking for help.
And that’s one of the reasons I believe it’s so important to remove the stigma and shame around shyness and social anxiety ✨ – so that everyone who is struggling can get support.
But if ‘shy’ is a label you’ve had stuck to you for a while, you might have tried ripping it off too hard and fast.
Maybe you pulled it off before you were ready.
Perhaps you felt like you exposed what was underneath in front of people who didn’t really understand you. Been there 🙈 glued it back more firmly than ever.
Working with a guide who truly understood my shyness – because she’d lived it too – was a huge part of what helped me feel seen and safe enough to open myself up to change.
Someone who understands shyness and the courage it takes to live with it, to name it and to ask for help.
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This year, I’m opening up some opportunities to spend a little time together, just you and me. To share shy stories and ways towards change.
Totally free. All online.
To get all the details, and first access to booking a call 📩 sign up to my mailing list TODAY!
https://www.sogutsy.co/gutsy-email-sign-up
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Hi, I’m Susannah. I’m a shyness expert, group facilitator and founder of Gutsy. I create safe, playful and creative spaces to guide those struggling with shyness, social anxiety, self-consciousness and low self-esteem towards connection, belly-deep authentic confidence and intuitive expression.
In other words, I help you understand what makes you shy and reveal what makes you shine 🌞
