This episode of Dear Gabby will teach you how to open up and express your honest feelings in a healthy way. I’ll share my 7-step approach for how to speak up for what you need with confidence and respect. If you find the prospect of truth-telling difficult, these simple practices will help you navigate sensitive subjects and challenging conversations without fearing fallout.   Here are the 7seven steps to telling the truth that I share in today’s episode of Dear Gabby: 1. Notice where and when you are not telling the truth. 2. Notice how it is affecting you. 3. Give yourself the permission to tell the truth. 4. Say a prayer. 5. Write it out. 6. Practice telling the truth (where and when you can). 7. Just do it!   If you want to learn more about surrendering control so you can live the life you want, check out my book The Universe Has Your Back.    Get my most impactful meditation to release stress and calm anxiety. Soothing Anxiety Guided Meditation This 17-minute meditation will help you calm your mind, release tension and cultivate a sense of inner peace and stillness. Listen now to quiet your thoughts and connect with the present moment. Click here to get your free anxiety meditation   Want even more support? My NEW gabby coaching app makes personal growth easy to access. Get weekly lessons, guided meditations and proven manifesting methods to enhance every area of your life—on your own terms, at your own pace, all in one place. I’ll be your coach to help you manifest your desires and live with an unshakeable sense of inner peace. Click here to join the waitlist. https://bit.ly/43BcAKu    If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. I’m proud of you for your commitment to self-care.   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.     Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.     Avoid gut mania and head to the trusted source for synbiotics. Visit seed.com/DEARGABBY and use code DEARGABBY to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.    Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code GABBY at checkout.   Eboost is so confident that you’re going to love Super Fuel, that they are giving you a 4 pack for FREE! All you have to do is pay for shipping. Take advantage of this offer today and go to Eboost.com and use code GABBY at checkout.   Visit cymbiotika.com/GABBY for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off. (code applies on top of custom bundle discount)     Produced by Dear Media.      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices