Self-Respect Over Validation
Standing up for yourself is often misunderstood.
"Anger is a survival instinct rooted in the fear of loss."
Fear of losing control, power, self, or others - rejection and uncertainty - fuels our anger. But what if the answer isn’t fighting harder to hold on, but understanding who you truly are?
When you know your true self, you become comfortable with both your abilities and limitations. You stand in self-confidence and self-acceptance. From this place, the fear of loss diminishes because you realise:
• You are not defined by what you hold on to.
• Your worth is not measured by others’ approval.
• You have everything within to thrive, even in change.
Transformation is possible. Start with you.
Sue Leppan is a life, transformation and holistic wellness coach based in Sandbaai, Hermanus. Providing therapy for a range of challenges, Sue specialises in targeting and dealing with emotional trauma, self-doubt, depression, stagnation and self-centring. Whether you need help with personal issues ...
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