Learning To Use Your Voice
This week’s Her Growth Collective is all about learning to use your voice. I’m going to be honest; using my voice has never really felt like a problem. I have always been a talker and learned early on that reaching out and up for help was important to me. However, using my real voice, the voice deep down inside, the voice that might disagree with someone, ruffle feathers, or cause problems, that voice has been a lot less vocal.
As a recovering “people pleaser” and “overachiever,” I realize how many times I have kept my inner voice quiet so as not to rock the boat when it comes to my own needs. Rather, I have used my voice for others and tried to call attention to their pain and troubles; however, in the process have neglected my own voice.
The problem is the voice that is quietly calling out to us from within usually says something we are afraid to hear or face. It is often the thing we are AVOIDING that needs to be addressed to heal and grow.
I spent years doubting my own intuition. It took my world breaking to finally see that I can trust my own intuition and instinct. Yes, feelings may steer us wrong, but that voice deep down inside of us, that voice that transcends feelings, that voice can unlock the truth.
For me, I feel like that inner voice is tied into my faith and the closer I draw to God, the louder that internal voice becomes. Wherever you believe that voice comes from, I hope you can lean into it. Do not be afraid to listen to the quiet call. Your courage often comes from facing the very thing you are trying to avoid and your inner voice can be used to guide you.
If you are struggling to listen to that inner voice, I encourage you to find a safe person to confide in. We are not meant to do life alone. I see you. You are worthy. You are loved. Find a trusted person and share your struggles.
This post is written in partnership with #HerGrowthCollective, encouraging women to walk the path of self-development together.