Headspace Studios.

Hey there, welcome to Radio Headspace Space. I'm Dora. So when I was in nursing school,

I remember working on a group project that meant a lot to me.

We were brainstorming ideas and I had something to share.

But as my turn approach, my heart started racing.

Doubt rushed in. What if my idea isn't good enough?

What if they've already thought of something better?

So instead of speaking up, I stayed quiet, nodding along and hoping no one would notice my hesitation.

Later, reflecting on that moment, I realized something important.

I wasn't silent because my idea lacked value.

I was silent because of a story I had internalized, that my voice wasn't significant enough to matter.

Recognizing this was a turning point for me.

Many of us carry stories about ourselves that we haven't questioned in years,

stories that quietly convince us to hold back or play small.

These stories often sound like caution, humility, or politeness.

But beneath their surface is usually an outdated belief that our voice isn't worthy of being heard.

Mindfulness can help us to notice these stories clearly, giving us the opportunity to rewrite them with compassion and courage.

Another meeting came around and I could feel that familiar nervousness rising again.

I had an idea that excited me,

but the fear of sounding incompetent was still lingering.

This time, however, I paused for a moment,

reminding myself that my perspective was just as valid as anyone else's.

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