Setting myself free

Even though I'm a grown-ass woman, I still find myself asking permission from others to do and say what I really want.

I've done enough soul-searching to know it stems from childhood patterns of needing to conform in order to get love. I know its a combination of people pleasing and fear of being left out.

But I no longer want to be caged in or hampered by it.

Because as any grown-ass woman knows, we have a certain amount of time on this earth, and I'd like to have as many of the experiences I want, as much as possible - my way.

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So what's my strategy?

Keep it to yourself

Where I'm worried about what other people think, I've decided it's none of their business.

I'm going to make a start on my projects and ambitions and give as little detail as possible until I'm ready to divulge more.

This allows me to make a start and get the ball rolling. and starting is half the battle.